Mr. Benjamin Lee Byrd, age 37 of Patrick Springs, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia on June 25, 1987. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Matthew Alan Byrd. Ben is survived by his devoted parents, David and Carol Byrd of Patrick Springs, Virginia; one sister, Katie Byrd-Huffnagle, her husband, Rich and their two daughters, his nieces, Riley Jean Huffnagle and Taylor Kate Huffnagle of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who were more like family.
Ben deeply loved people, animals, nature and the math & sciences. Some of his happiest and most fulfilling moments were when he was tutoring for New River Community College or traveling to Ohio to observe the solar eclipse. He loved helping people whether it was helping John Bell and others move from place to place in their homes or delivering prescriptions for Spring Drug. Ben was a Christian man who loved God. His values and faith guided his actions, and he shared that love with everyone he met. He had a larger-than-life personality with unusual wit and humor. As one of his friends, John Welborn, put it: “Some of the moments I’ve laughed the hardest in my life were with Ben. He gave me joy, pure joy.” Ben was very loved, and he will be deeply missed here on earth.
I picture him in heaven entertaining his Grammy, Papa Joe, Grandpa Dale, Grandmama and Pop. He leaves a big void here on earth, but heaven has been enriched with his presence. Carry on Ben, we love you!
Ben’s celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the Grace Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 1108, Stuart, VA 24171. The family has entrusted Moody Funeral Services in Stuart with the arrangements and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
