James "Will" William Byrd

James William “Will” Byrd, age 44, of Dallas, Texas passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Laguna Hills, California. Will was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 3, 1980 to James M. Byrd and Linda K. Kerr Byrd.

Will graduated from TSTC in Waco, Texas with an Associate’s Degree in Web Mastery. He owned and operated several successful businesses including Real Estate and Finance ventures. Will was a member of New Hope Church in Nacogdoches. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, cooking, trying new foods, new experiences, adventures, meeting new people, time with friends, but most of all time with his family.

Will is survived by his daughter, Aria Byrd; parents, James and Linda Byrd; sister, Sarah Byrd; brother, Daniel Byrd and wife Madison; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James Byrd, JoAn Byrd, James Kerr and Joy Kerr.

Will was always willing to help those in need with whatever resources he had including moral, encouraging, motivational, financial and was always giving to the homeless. He helped many people in many ways.

The family will receive friends, Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM, Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, with a service to begin at 1:30 PM. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Samaritan’s Inn, 1514 N. McDonald Street, McKinney, Texas 75071.