Bertice Ray Byrd, 62, of Rocky Point beloved husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend has left this earth too soon. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Bertice passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest at UNC-Hospitals.

Bertice was born February 17, 1953, the son of the late Ernest Leroy and Mary Susan Carter Byrd. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bertha Jackson Byrd; daughter Sabrina Vincent (Michael, Jr,); son, Bertice Ray Byrd, Jr.; grandchildren, Hunter Vincent and Alexandria Byrd; sister, Wendy Eason (Greg); and many extended family.

Bertice was retired from Invista and attended Bible Baptist Church.

Bertice was a devoted husband, loving daddy who cast a beacon of love, laughter, and genuine kindness to all who crossed his path. He was quick to offer his smile, words of encouragement, or lend a helping hand when needed. His greatest joy was his family and his faith in his Lord. His departure from this earth has left an empty place at our family table and most of all in our hearts.

A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Paul Couch officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m., 1 hour prior to the service and at other times at the Byrd home in Rocky Point.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Paul Couch officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m., 1 hour prior to the service and at other times at the Byrd home in Rocky Point.