Lloyd R. Byrd Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2017. He was born to the late Lloyd and Edna Byrd on December 25, 1933 in Menifee County, Kentucky. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later retired from Duke Energy after 38 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Evelyn Byrd; daughter Kathy (Mike) Tarter; three grandsons Chris, Josh and Matt along with a granddaughter Katie. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; son Tim Byrd and five brothers. A visitation will be held at Ivey Funeral Home at Rose Hill Burial Park on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 1pm-2pm with a funeral service to follow at 2pm. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Burial Park. [more]