Michael Byrd

Michael Byrd of Frostproof passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 in Frostproof.

He was born June 15, 1987 in Lake Wales and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a field foreman for Richard McKenzie & Sons and enjoyed fishing, family times, Nascar and the Miami Dolphins.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael Wayne Byrd, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Shelley Byrd; sons, Michael Gadge Byrd and Jacob Logan Byrd both of Frostproof; daughter, Makayla Marie Byrd of Richland, NC and another daughter on the way, Makenzie Michelle Byrd; mother, Betty Jones of Avon Park; sister, Mindy Marie Byrd of Frostproof; brother, James Kyle Jones of Avon Park; paternal grandparen ts, Jerry and Sandra Byrd of Frostproof; maternal grandparents, Mal and Betty Lightsey of Frostproof; aunt and uncle, Wanda and William Hollis of Frostproof; cousin, Mandy Hollis; and a beloved mentor, Tracy Kent;.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. The funeral service will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Frostproof. Interment will follow at the Silver Hill Cemetery.