He is proceeded in death by his wife, Hattie, nephew, Wesley, sisters; Annie Bell Weston, Hazel, and Carrie, brothers; Jessie, Burle, J.B., R.J., Ennet, and Guy.
John is survived by his son, John Byrd, lady friend, Juanita Brown, and many nieces and nephews.
He served his country in the United States Navy, and worked at Dixie-Lilly for over 40 years. John enjoyed antiques, flea markets, and traveling on the road. "If the wheels are rolling, Tom is smiling."
The funeral service will be held at 7:00pm Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, starting at 6:00pm. Burial will be Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 2:00pm in the Brady-Howard Cemetery.