David P. Byrd, Jr. 49, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 in a local hospital. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to David Byrd, Sr. and Nancy Manney Nicholas. He was a past House Manager for Harbor House and was a member of Courage for Change Church as well as several Narcotics’ Anonymous groups.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Courage for Change Church with Reverend DeWayne Hicks presiding.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Nicholas of Van Buren, Arkansas; his father David P. Byrd of Dumas, Arkansas; one brother, James P. Byrd of Fort Smith, Arkansas; his maternal grandmother, Jane Manney of Little Rock, Arkansas and a half-brother, Jonathan Byrd of Dumas, Arkansas.
The family will welcome visitors from 5-7PM at the Courage for Change Church on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.
Memorials may be made to the Courage for Change Church 4613 Jenny Lind Road Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of David Paul ""Big Byrd"" Byrd Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.