Richard Allen Byrd's Obituary
Richard Allen Byrd was born on January 1, 1941 to Mary and Frank Byrd in Palestine, TX. He grew up in Waxahachie and graduated in 1959. He attended college at Southwestern Junior College. He loved to be outdoors, going to parks and saving stray animals. He worked as a CAD/CAM Engineer at Dallas Love Field Airport and was known to build outside of work. He renovated the house and built a greenhouse, which he frequently worked in, the house deck and many other home projects. His partner Lenny got him into watching football, and everyone knew him to be a loving, giving person.
He was preceded in death by his Elizabeth Kaye Dodd.
Richard is survived by his partner Lenny Cleveland and a host of family and friends.
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