Darrell Edward Byrd

Mr. Darrell Edward Byrd, age 51, of Elkin passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Darrell was born December 5, 1970 in Wilkes County to Earl Byrd and Margaret Ann Key Byrd.

Darrell was co-owner of Outfitters in Elkin and a jack of all trades. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and friend and was cherished by all who knew him. Darrell was a true servant of the Lord and acted as the hands and feet of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Reece and Cora Byrd; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Faye Key; nephew, Andrew Martin Taylor; brother, Daniel Earl Byrd; brother-in-law, Jamie Billings; special nephews, Dustin Michael Bobbitt and Zachary “Zack” Caleb Bobbitt.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 32 years, Claudia Billings Byrd of the home; sons, David Reece Byrd of the home, Darrell Byrd and wife Heather of Elkin, Danny Byrd and wife Zoee of Elkin; brothers, Vernon Earl Byrd and wife Christy of Hays, Bobby Byrd of Jonesville; sister, Sharon Pruitt and husband Randy of Hays; mother-in-law, Mary Colbert of Elkin; special friends, Eddie Bobbitt and wife Sarah of Elkin, Jason Myers of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Roxi Byrd and Damon Byrd; and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

A celebration of life will be conducted Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. The celebration of life service will be livestreamed on the Elkin Funeral Service Facebook page.

The family requests memorials be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad, 419 South Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105; Gideons International, PO Box 95, Elkin, NC 28621; or just simply help a friend in need and pay your blessing forward to a stranger.

The family would like to thank Wilkes County First Responders; Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital staff; and their family and friends for the food, love, and support.