Johnny Wilburn Byrd

GLASGOW – Johnny Wilburn Byrd, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Oakley Homer and Nova Irene Groce Byrd.

He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Combs; eight grandchildren, Eric Pennycuff (Kelli), Derek Pennycuff, Brian Pennycuff, Brandi Bailey (J. R.), Chad Lyons (Tiffany), Shea Jones, Dustin Smith, and Stephanie Burris (Chris); one brother, Cordell Byrd; two sisters, Frankie Altstatt and Joan Hibbs (Jack); daughter-in-law and caregiver, Cindy Pennycuff; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Ernestine Vincent Byrd; one daughter, Connie Byrd; several brothers and sisters also preceded him in death.

Funeral will be at 12:00 pm Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday and after 9:00 am on Thursday until time for services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.