Keith Allen Byrd, 78, of Bonner Springs, KS, passed at home on 02/03/2025.
Keith was born in Kansas City, KS in 1947 to Clarence Byrd and Leila Byrd. Keith was a proud Marine, serving from 1965 – 1967. He earned 2 purple hearts while serving in Vietnam. He retired from Kansas City Kansas Water Pollution Control Department in 2006 after 33 years of service. Keith was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Leila Byrd, his three sisters Mary Evans, Ruth Wilks, and Virginia Chiles.
Keith is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Byrd (Phelps), son Dwayne Byrd (Kristi), Brother Clarence Byrd (Candy), Granddaughter Kaysi Alpers (Chris) and 3 grandchildren (Lorelei, Cooper, Newt) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 02/12/25 from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 701 N 94th St, Kansas City KS, 66112 followed by funeral services.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans instead of flowers.
