Harry Lester Byrd, Sr, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN. Harry was born in Columbia, TN and was the son of Paul E. and Ruthanne Sahms Byrd, Jr. Harry is survived by his wife, Debbie Byrd; four children, Theresa Sharp (Tim), Tonya Sweeney (Chad), Christina Byrd and Harry Byrd, Jr. (Brandi Elliott); mother, Ruthanne Sahms Byrd; siblings, Kathy Slaughter, Jimmie Byrd, and Sherri Wallace; grandchildren, Courtney Sweeney, Megan Sweeney, Jacob Sharp and Paul M. Byrd. Services to celebrate Mr. Byrd’s life will be held at Two O’clock on the afternoon of Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Roselawn Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, TN. Pastor Tim Sharp will be officiating the service. Harry was a captain with the Nashville Fire Department and Engine #33 from 1977-2004 until the time of his retirement. Harry was preceded in death by his father Paul E. Byrd Jr. The Nashville Metro Fire Department active and retired personnel will serve as honorary pallbearers. To leave thoughts or memories, visit www.roselawnfh.com. Friends are cordially invited to visitation from Four O’clock until Eight O’clock on the afternoon of Friday October 19, 2018 at Roselawn Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation on the morning of Saturday October 20, 2018 from Ten O’clock until the start of the service at Roselawn Funeral Home,5350 NW Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-893-2742
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