Dennis Paul Byrd

Dennis Paul Byrd, 79, of Morganton passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.  He joins his wife, Linda Cuthbertson Byrd, who passed away on Monday, September 27.  Born in Surry County, NC on December 27, 1941, he was the son of the late J. Paul Byrd and Ruth E. Byrd.  Dennis was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

Dennis is survived by his daughter, Paula Hand (Kent); son, Joel S. Byrd (Caitlin); grandchildren, Brett Hand, Ashley Foxworth (Jared), Nicole Fortin (Clay), and Elijah Byrd; great-grandson, Jack Foxworth; sister, Brenda Cantrell (Johnny); niece, Anne Day (David); and nephew, Bill Cantrell (Linda).

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Zion Baptist Church.  The memorial service for Dennis and Linda will follow at 5 p.m. in the church with Rev. Keith Rose officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church 3394 Pea Ridge Road, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.