He was a retired inspector for Kelsay Hayes and member of Second Baptist Church and enjoyed going. He loved working in his garden, fishing and visiting with friends over breakfast and coffee at Hardee's and McDonalds. He also enjoyed spending summers in his other home (Rockford, IL) on the deck and lake with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be forever remembered and loved.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Griffin Byrd; one great-grandson, Matthew Block; and nineteen siblings.
Survivors include three daughters, Margene Maloney and husband Terry of Monticello, Priscilla Lapp and husband Dan of Rockford, IL and Stella Byrd of Warren; six grandchildren, Mary Hanna of Keller, TX, Caterine Hall and Shawn Maloney both of Monticello, Ted Lapp, Kathleen Lewellen and Steve Lapp all of Rockford, IL; and twenty great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at Second Baptist Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 21, 2016 Margene and Family, may the Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you during this difficult time.Sue Breeding & family
Crossett, AR Thursday, April 21, 2016 My heartfelt condolences to the family. Mr. Theo was a great friend to me. We met in 2005 became and remained great friends. He will be greatly missed.God Bless you all during this time of loss and sadness.
Jessica
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 21, 2016 So sorry about your loss.. I worked with Theo when I volunteered at The Woods Nursing Home.. I'll be praying for you and your family.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Loved having him come to our church services at the Woods. He loved the singing and always requested his favorite songs. Will miss seeing him there.Monte & Paulette Kerley
Cherry Valley, IL Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Perk & Margene, we offer our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad, Theo. We will always remember him. We had some good visits with him and some good laughs, too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.