John M. Byrd Obituary (1958

John M. Byrd, 63, of Normal, IL was called home on December 25, 2021. John was a loving brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on April 29, 1958, to Wesley and Elizabeth (Blind) Byrd in Champaign, IL. John loved to be around his family more than anything but enjoyed country cruises, camping, watching movies, and football. John worked at State Farm for 14 years and then went into food services working for Steak 'n Shake. John is preceded by his parents, two sisters Debbie Mosson and Paula Byrd, and niece Breanna Mosson. He is survived by siblings Becky (Mike) Hobbs - Bellflower; Hank (Sheila) Byrd - Peoria; children Jason (Stephanie) Osborne - Indiana, Sharon Orendorff - Bloomington, Wesley (Jasmine) Byrd - Normal, Joshua Byrd - Bloomington, Kelsey (Kelsey) Byrd - Bloomington, Katie Ladew - Stanford; eighteen grandchildren: Kristie, Amanda, Philip, and Sarah Osborne; Jaime and Austin Orendorff; Faith Standford; Breanna Scultz; Wesley Jr., Ilyan, Maryssa, Makayla, Avery, and Zoey Byrd. Expectant infant grandchild Elle, Lillian, and Molly Ladew; grandfurbabies Oreo and Brownie Byrd; several nieces and nephews. John will be missed by many.