Larry Darwin Byrd, a lifetime member of the Greeneville Emergency Rescue Squad for 50+ years of service and one of the first employees of Greeneville/Greene County EMS has passed away.
Byrd passed away Tuesday, nine days shy of his 82nd birthday. In addition to his time with emergency personnel, Byrd had served in the Tennessee National Guard. He was also a lifetime member of Greene County Farm and Auto Show Club, East Tennessee Antique Tractor Association and the Greeneville Moose Lodge #692. He was the owner of Larry Byrd Heating & Air, established in 2009.
The family will receive friends from 4-7pm on his birthdate Thursday, April 30 at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton with a celebration of life following at 7pm with Rev. Doug Jennings officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Greeneville Emergency Rescue Squad, Greene County Farm and Auto Show Club, and East Tennessee Antique Tractor Association.
Memorials may be made to the Hermon Cemetery Fund, 1205 107 Cutoff, Afton, TN 37616.
