of Judsonia, AR

August 17, 1931 - August 16, 2021

James Charles Byrd, age 89 of Steprock, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 16, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1931, to the late Isom and Elma Byrd.

Charles is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Byrd; three daughters and their families: Sandra (Rickey) Wright and their son, Charlie; Barbara (David) Evans and their sons, Ryan (Stephanie) and grandchildren, Presley and Leighton, and Nick (Becca); Marilyn (Joe) Sims and their children, Brooks, Jennifer, and Kelly, and grandchildren, Zachary, Amber, and Joe Jr.

Charles was a life-long member of the Steprock Church of Christ. He was a hard worker who had a special passion for his family, farming, and his cattle. He always joked that he was not a fan of long obituaries and that he wanted his to read that, ''he was just a tired farmer,'' - and that he was.

Graveside service will be 6:30 PM, Friday, August 20, 2021 at Philadelphia Cemetery in Judsonia. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Philadelphia Cemetery at 1232 Highway 124, Judsonia, AR, 72081.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com