Jack Byrd

July 3, 1927 - October 31, 2017

Jack Byrd, 90, of Damascus, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in the Life Care Center in Elizabethton, TN. He was born in Bristol, TN on July 3, 1927. He was preceded in death by his mother, Venus M. Byrd; his aunt and family matriarch, Lillian Cleo Spitzer; a son, John Michael Carson; and three brothers, Bill Byrd, Jim Byrd, and Joe Byrd. He had lived in Port Charlotte, Florida where he met his wife, Marie A. "Kit" Byrd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #0110 in FL. He was a computer programmer working for the Lee County, FL Clerk's Office and later was a building contractor for many years. He was very interested and involved in the A.A. Program where he was a sponsor to many people over the years. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, reading, and watching all kinds of sporting activities. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Damascus, VA in 2003. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marie A. "Kit" Byrd; five sons, Chad Byrd and his wife, Phyllis of Watauga, TN, Jeff Byrd and his wife, Betty, of Bristol, TN, Donald Byrd and his wife, Karen, of Cary, NC, Bob Carson of Port Charlotte, FL, and Rick Carson and his wife, Marla, of Port Charlotte, FL; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At Jack's request, there will a private memorial service for the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to a local A.A. Group in his memory. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Byrd and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236: ph.#: (276) 475-3631.