Hubert Wayne Byrd Sr., 76, retired sheriff of Hoke County, died from an accident on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home in Summerfield.
He was born in Erwin, Harnett County on January 17, 1940.
He is survived by his wife, Molly Irene Byrd of Summerfield; four sons, Hubert Wayne Byrd Jr. and wife Sherryl of Raeford, Anthony Clark Byrd of Raeford, Richard Daryl Byrd of Raeford, Charles Robin Byrd and wife Theresa of Raeford; one adopted son, Austin Wayne Byrd; two grandchildren, Christine Lynn Byrd and Austin T. Byrd; and one sister, Gloria Thornhill and husband Douglas of Lumberton.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington Street in Eden, officiated by Pastor Robert Templeton. Visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
A local memorial service will also be held Saturday, August 13 at 4 p.m. at Cape Fear Conference B. Headquarters at 10225 Fayetteville Rd, Raeford.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the North Carolina Motorcyclists' Education Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1340, Boone, NC 28607.