Jack Roger "Captain Jack" Byrd, Sr.
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Jack Roger "Captain Jack" Byrd, Sr., 66, of Cochranville, Pa., passed away at his home on Thursday, October 6th, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Begley) Byrd, with whom he shared 20 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, Jack was the son of the late Ann (Kubik) and Jack Ardel Byrd. He was a 1968 graduate of Bartram High School and he graduated from Smith and Solomon Driving School. Jack most recently worked at Journal Registry Offset as a CDL driver. He had previously delivered for Federal Pretzel Baking Company in Philadelphia and had owned and operated Pine Forrest Kennels with his son, where he bred German Shepherds and Rottweilers, selling them to the police and military.
Jack was a devoted family man, an extremely hard worker, an avid sports fan and an animal rights activist. He was proud of his Cherokee heritage.
Jack is survived, in addition to his wife, by four children: Jack Byrd Jr., husband of Jennifer, of Aston, Pa., Kimberly MacName, wife of Danny, of Leola, Valerie Glass, wife of Michael, of Oxford, and Cauleen Marshall, wife of Scott, Sr., stationed in Fort Hood, TX; nine grandchildren, Sherry, Amanda, Tracy, Hunter, Scotty, Jr., Lucus, Sophie, Liam, Desirae; two great grandchildren, Dani Lynn and David; and siblings, Sharon, Judy, Dennis, Debbie, Gerald. He was predeceased by his sister, Connie Byrd.
Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 1 until 2 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Rescue Foundation of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc.,1167 West Baltimore Pike #222, Media, PA 19063.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My Deepest Condolences
My deepenst condolences to Mary Jo and the rest of Jack's family.
I was lucky to know Jack and even luckier that he worked for me. Jack was a excellent worker many years, and a man that I don't think ever missed a day of work. He did a great job, always came in early and never made mistakes. I always enjoyed our brief conversations when he stopped up to see me to talk sports or just about life in general.
He will be greatly missed!
God bless...
Gary M. Coppola
You'll never meet a nicer,
You'll never meet a nicer, more positive guy than Jack. Condolences to his family.
I am so very sorry for your
I am so very sorry for your loss.
In the Bible, death is described as “the last enemy.” (1Cor 15:26)-
“And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing”
The Bible also states; God will swallow up death forever. Isaiah 25:18.
“ 8 He will swallow up death forever,And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth,For Jehovah himself has spoken it.”
Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy!
With Sympathy
To the family of Jack, I am sending my condolences. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May special memories bring you comfort. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at Acts 24:15. Thinking of the family.