Craig Deon Byrd

Craig Deon Byrd was born on May 17, 1980 in Indianapolis Indiana to Tracey Daniel and Acey Byrd Jr. Craig was always a fun loving, giggly child. Growing up, Craig absolutely loved spending time with both sets of his beloved grandparents, Barbara & William and Asie,Sr. & Rose. Craig also loved going to church and professed his faith in Christ at a young age by being baptized at Eastern Star Baptist Church by Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson,Sr. Craig was active in many church activities such as Joybelles and youth ministry. In his adult life, Craig reinstated his commitment to Christ at New Beginnings Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor James Jackson. Craig was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School’s class of 1998. He then chose to continue his education at the historically black college, Wilberforce University, in Wilberforce, Ohio. After his studies at Wilberforce, Craig worked for many of the large manufacturing and distribution companies around the city. In early 2003, Craig met the love of his life and his heart’s greatest joy with the birth of his daughter Nevaeh Dionne Byrd. He would say she was the best thing that ever happened to him. As many of you have encountered, Craig was a gentle giant. His quiet and content demeanor made him one of the most laid back people you would ever meet. Craig loved his family and cherished his friends. His smile could fill a room and his laugh was infectious. These are just a few of the things that we will miss most about him. Craig is survived by his daughter Nevaeh Dionne Byrd, His mother Tracey Daniel and father, Acey W. Byrd, Jr. (Denise), Grandparents Barbara Daniel (deceased William), Asie & Rose Byrd, sister Thakena Hogue (Aundre), brother Anthony Talley, nieces, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be sent to the Edna Martin Christian Center Food Pantry at 2605 E. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218. Service for Craig will be held, 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home Peoples' Chapel, 5252 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, with visitation from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm, all taken place at Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.williamsandbluitt.com for the Byrd family.