BYRD J.B. of Batavia, Ohio. Beloved husband of 55 years to Alice J. (nee Neff) Byrd. Loving father of Debbie (Jim) Riley, Danny Byrd, Gary Byrd and the late David Byrd. Caring grandfather of J.J. Riley, Charity Woolwine, Erica Byrd and Ashley Byrd and great-grandfather of Courtney Riley, Zachary Riley, Maddy Jo Woolwine and Connor Woolwine. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Cherished son of the late James and Elizabeth (nee Spurlock) Byrd. Preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Family request that memorial donations be made in memory of J.B. Byrd to the Faith Tabernackle Church Building Fund, 2525 Bauer Rd., Batavia, Ohio 45103.