of Damascus, AR
October 3, 1969 - January 27, 2025
Tony Eugene Byrd, age 55, of Damascus, AR passed away on January 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1969 in Damascus, AR to Gene and Sue (Grissom) Byrd.
Tony graduated from South Side Bee Branch High School in 1989 and spent his entire career with Klaasmeyer Construction. From high school through his final days, he was a dedicated and skilled heavy equipment operator. He worked across several states and his expertise in operating machinery was unmatched. The bonds he formed with his coworkers at Klaasmeyer Construction were not just professional; they were lifelong friendships, built on mutual respect and admiration. Tony's commitment to his work and his crew was a testament to his character.
Tony was a larger-than-life presence to all who knew him. He approached life with an infectious enthusiasm, always seeking adventure and new experiences. Tony found his greatest joy in the outdoors. Fishing at dawn, hunting trips that spanned from Arkansas to Canada and ATV rides on trails less traveled were his sanctuary. He had a special talent for making these moments memorable, from landing trophy bass on Lake Fork to proudly harvesting his once-in-a-lifetime Canadian moose in 2024-a story that became a favorite for him to share with friends and family. Above all, Tony had a special connection with his dogs, who were always by his side.
He was known for his big heart and his ability to make everyone around him feel like family. Tony's presence lit up any room and his loyalty, humor and kindness left an impact on everyone he met.
Tony's life was a masterpiece of hard work, adventure and love. His legacy will live on in the stories told, the lives touched and the bonds built through his remarkable journey. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Tony is survived by his parents, Gene and Sue Byrd of Damascus, AR; his brother, Todd Byrd of Bee Branch, AR; as well as many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Vergie Byrd of Damascus, AR and Dallas and Gracie Grissom of Gravesville, AR.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Gene, Joan, Kelly and Corey Klaasmeyer. To Tony, you were not just employers but an extension of his family. Your unwavering support, kindness and genuine care for him over the years meant the world to Tony and brought immense joy to his life. The bonds you shared were a testament to the profound impact you had on him and your love and friendship will always be remembered with heartfelt appreciation.
Honoring Tony as pallbearers will be Clint Linn, Jeff Holland, Gus Holland, Whitt Holland, Jamie Pennington, Lee Noack, Tom Fooshee and Ricky Treat
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roller Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Copperas Springs Baptist Church, 366 Highway 25 N, Guy, AR.
Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery 4215 Gravesville Cutoff Rd, Bee Branch, AR
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15016792575.
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55 Condolence(s)
Denna Bono -Tucker
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Mr. David and Ms. SUE and Todd i am so very sorry to hear this.I remember as a.child me and Jeff coming to ya'lls house and we played and had so much fun.I truley loved that it was always so much fun at your house.I pray for God to bring you all comfort and love and great memories in the day's to come .with all my love .
Christy Pennington Payne
Monday, February 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Tony was a nice guy who will be missed! Love and prayers to all ... love Christy
Richard Johnston
Saturday, February 1, 2025
I always enjoyed working with Tony.
He will truly be missed
tommy cauley
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Thinking of all,Cauley Family!
Genevieve Stockton
Saturday, February 1, 2025
My prayers are with all of you
Christy Turner
Friday, January 31, 2025
Loved Tony, such a wonderful person! Prayers and love to your family
Teri Miessner
Friday, January 31, 2025
My heart was broken to hear of Tony's passing. When Tira called with this news, my heart sank. Such fond memories will be cherished in those hills in Arkansas with our cousins Tony and Todd. May God's peace be with you all. Love and prayers. What a family reunion in heaven there must be. I'm sure of it.
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Friday, January 31, 2025
Sue & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I pray that God wraps his arms around you all. I am so sorry. Love you
Sammy and Rita Collums
Friday, January 31, 2025
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you.
jd and Polly scritchfield
Thursday, January 30, 2025
gene and sue,so sorry for your loss.tony was a great person with a one of a kind personality, there will never be another one like him.you are in our thoughts and prayers. so many memories of him when he was younger,may he rest in peace
Monica Principato
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Tony will be missed dearly. He not only was a coworker but a friend. Prayers have been sent and will continue in the days to come.
Tom Harrington
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Harlan
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear loved one,He always met you with a big smile.My thoughts are with you today and all the days ahead.
Larry Nixon
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Nara Linn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
So very very sorry. Sue my heart is breaking for you.
Heidi Williams
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Oh I'm so sorry to get this news. I will be praying for you all.
Gary Burdin
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Praying for you Gene Sue and Todd
Tony was one of those 5 best friends you find in a lifetime.
I will truly miss him
Love you all and praying for God to carry you in His arms during this time of loss
Gary and Monta Burdin
Tiffanee Noack
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
No words can express the loss of Tony. We are still in disbelief but celebrate that he is with OUR LORD and SAVIOR, and we will see him again. My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers for all who loved him. A true gentleman he was. And he will be greatly missed.
Patricia Jackson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
There was never a time, whenever I saw Tony, that I wasn’t met with a big smile and a hug. He will be forever remembered. Prayers and condolences to his family
Jean Underwood
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene, Sue, Todd, I am so so sorry. I know your heart is broken. Prayers for this family.
Dena Rea Tumbleson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you all, just know you’re in my thoughts and prayers
Kendall Knight
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Tony was one of the good ones and will be missed.
Johnny and Dorothy Grissom
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry to hear about Tony, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love and prayers
Johnny and Dorothy Grissom
Glenn Lathem
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sorry my friend.
Julie Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I’m so sorry. Tony was a wonderful person and I’m glad I got the privilege to know him. He is truly missed by so many. You guys are in my prayers.
CHRISTA WILLIAMS
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Gene, Sue and Todd for the loss of their beloved son and brother. He was a friend of my son who passed on this day 9 years ago. I will always remember Tony who was a very sweet and respectful person.
Theresa Parish Roberson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry about Tony, he was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all of you
Mark and Liz Parsons
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
We are very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man! We pray that your hearts will heal and you will always keep the best memories of Tony, as so many people have great memories to cherish of their own. We thought a lot of Tony and the years we have know him and his kindness We pray his Klaasmeyer family as well. Our deepest sympathy we send you and our prayers will continue.
Carol (Harmon) Raines
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
So sorry to hear of passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Leah ( Williams ) Compton
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene , Sue & Todd
I’m so sorry to hear about Tony .
Tony was a good friend from way back .
We would go skating every weekend before we were old enough to drive.
Gone way too soon, Fly high Tony you will be greatly missed..
Prayers
Rhonda Robinson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene & Sue, I am beyond having the words to express my true sorrow at your having lost Tony. He was such a fun person! Know that I will keep you in my prayers in these coming difficult days!Hope to stop by & visit later as I am out of town now. Love you all
JR and Lonnie Stripling
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tony was an amazing guy whose laughter and smile truly made a heart happy. He is certainly missed by everyone who knew him
Kimberly Boone Clymer
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene, Sue & Todd,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Tony was an absolutely wonderful man and loved by so many. He will be greatly missed.
Adam Stafford
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Prayers for all the family he was a good friend and will be missed
Kristy Johnson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My heart breaks for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James & Donna Berry
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene & Sue, we are so very sorry about Tony! Our thoughts & prayers go out to both of you & Todd! May God wrap His comforting arms around all of you and give you peace during this sorrowful time.
Lydia curtis
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to the byrd family. Tony will be missed so very much! Gone to soon.
Bonnie magie
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My nephew Tony Byrd will be missed by his all of his family and friends. He was a loving child. A pleasure just to be around him, and his smile. Love him forever . Aunt Bonnie. I would have traded places with him.
Kirk and Peggy Hardy
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Words can never express our sorrow for you and your family. I have many great memories of both boys and loved him dearly. My heart breaks for you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God pour out grace on you guys . We are a phone call away if there is anything we can do for you.
Jeff duncan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Seems like yesterday we were riding bikes and three wheelers all over Damascus, or playing basketball in someone’s back yard. Great memories with a great friend you will be missed Tony! So very sorry for your loss.
Gary Tully
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I can't begin to express my feelings. I really loved him like a son and will miss him as I know all will. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Shelley(Quattlebaum )Canady
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Byrd family I'm so sorry to hear about your loss I went to school with Tony and he was a character I'm praying for you all
Nancy Taylor
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Love and prayers to the Byrd Family! Tony was gone way to soon! May he always Rest in Peace & Love!
KLAASMEYER CONSTRUCTION Ginger Hensley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To know Tony was to love Tony. Such a kind, honorable man. He will be a very important missing piece in our work family and in the lives of those who loved him. Rest easy Tony in the arms of your Lord. Continued prayers for Sue, Gene and Todd.
Jason Pavatt
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tony my friend!! Gone way too soon!! Prayers from our way!!
Cassy Tudeen
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tony was such a good man. My prayers and condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed by many. He was incredible fisherman and outdoorsman. RIP Tony
Jerry Stephenson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Libby Parish Hutchins
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Grimes
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene & Sue & family. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers to you all in your loss. I pray the Lord gives you all comfort & peace.
Scotty Hinshaw
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss ! Tony will be missed and I have my own story's I have of us and the adventures we had together growing up !
Sherry Cole
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
My condolences for your loss.
Kenny Walley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tony was a true friend and a brother who always kept a smile on his face and I will miss him dearly
April Hensley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Gene and Sue praying for you all .May God give you comfort
April Hensley
Gilbert Lewis
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
What a great guy I enjoyed our conversations together many times .Gene and Sue our prayers go out to all you guys. We love you
Les Smith
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Dear Byrd Family:
So very sorry to hear this. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. Tony was a great guy and he will be missed.
Love and Prayers.
Les Smith