Byrd, James R. Age 70 September 9, 2006. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Dear father of Jim (Paula) and Karen (Tony) Carver. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dearest brother of Bruce, Roy, Earl, Carl, Ron, Edna Billings and Grace Pennell. Also survived by 5 step-children, 11 step- grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren. Visitation was held at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home in Garden City on Wednesday. Funeral service wil be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Miller Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 39145, Redford, MI 48239 Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services 31551 Ford Rd. Garden City, MI US 48135