Johnny Jacob (Jay) Byrd III – age 58 of Blaine was welcomed into his eternal heavenly home on June 10th, 2022. Born to his earthly parents on October 16th, 1963. He was born again during his youth at Lea Springs Baptist Church. He was a current member of God’s Little Mission Baptist Church and took great pride in serving the Lord there. He loved his children and family deeply. He worked at Blue Water Industries – Midway Quarry for 25 years and was one of their hardest working and faithful employees. He loved raising cattle and all things farming. He proudly served his country in the US Army, 101st Airborne Division.
Jay is preceded in death by his grandparents – Johnny & Carlie Byrd, Troy & Grace Hurst; Uncles – Larry Hurst, Clarence (Bubby) Smith.
He is survived by his Daughter – Kasey (Nathan) Byrd; Son – Johnny Jacob (Jake) Byrd IV and their mother Cindy Byrd; Grandson – Nathan Jase Strickland; Mother & Father – Johnny II & Carolyn Byrd; Brothers – Keith (Cristal) Byrd, Jimmy (Amy) Byrd; Sister – Kelly (Tony) Hurst; Nephews – Toby (Raylin) Hurst, Tiger Hurst; Nieces – Alison Byrd, Alexus Lowe
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, June 13 2022 at Bridges Funeral Home, followed by service at 7:00pm with Reverend Thurman Dyke officiating, singers – God’s Little Mission Choir. Family and friends will meet the following day at Lea Springs Baptist Church cemetery at 1:45pm for a 2:00pm graveside service with military honors, Reverend Thurman Dyke officiating.
Pallbearers – Keith Byrd, Jimmy Byrd, Tony Hurst, Toby Hurst, Tiger Hurst, Tony Williams
Honorary Pallbearers – Gordon Grizzle, Scott Lawson, Mike Evans, The Men of God’s Little Mission Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Johnny Jacob Jay Byrd III October 16 1963 June 10 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Knoxville, Province: T-N