Garrett Allen Byrd

Garrett Allen Byrd Obituary

Garrett Allen Byrd went home to be with his Lord on April 11, 2026. Garrett was born on March 21, 1947, to Walter and Ruth Byrd.

He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Garrett spent many years working in maintenance and telecommunications, where he took great pride in his work and formed many lifelong friendships.

Garrett and his wife, Mamie, treasured their church family at Forest Park Baptist Church, where they had been faithful members for many years.He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 56 years, Mamie Dunn Byrd.  Garrett was also a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His life was a reflection of his strong faith in Jesus Christ, his dedication to hard work, his unconditional love for his family, and the values he lived by each day.

Garrett was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth Byrd.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mamie Dunn Byrd; his sons, Mark Byrd (Amanda) of Denton and Jason Byrd of Asheboro; his grandchildren, Taylor Byrd Midgette (Chris) of Angier, Chase Byrd of Asheboro, and Braydon Byrd (Brianna) of Denton; and his great-grandchildren, Ava and Eli Midgette.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Page (Billy); his niece, Jenny Page McManus (Ben); and his nephew, Jeremy Page (Jennifer).

Visitation will be held 12:30-2:00 Tuesday April 21, 2026 at Forest Park Baptist Church 123 Gum St. Randleman NC 27317. Memorial service will follow at 2:00PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital https://www.stjude.org/

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is proud to serve the Byrd family