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Obituary For Mr. Thomas Jefferson Byrd, III

Public Viewing for Mr. Thomas Jefferson Byrd, III will be on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM in Elizabeth's Chapel of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary.

Byrd who was born south of Atlanta in Griffin, Georgia was a resident of southwest of Atlanta. He received a bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College, and a master's degree from the California Institute of the Arts. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor, for his performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. As a film actor, Byrd has acted in numerous Spike Lee films. Among them: "He Got Game," "Get on the Bus" “Red Hook Summer and "Clockers." "Tom Is My Guy," Lee said. "May We All Wish Condolences And Blessings To His Family. Rest In Peace Brother Byrd." If you have any information, police are urging you to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. The reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd is $10,000.

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Guest Book

It is truly sad that a coward evil malicious person/s would take this talented brother's life. In such a cowardly way. I was happy to have him as a dance partner in Harry Bryce's African American Dance Theatre. He was truly talented and always spoke words of encouragement inspiring me to "Go For It! Love you TByrd.

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Mr.Byrd will be missed..i loved seeing him on t.v.my favorite was Set it off ...my condolences to his family ..so sorry for your loss.

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I grew up in the same neighborhood with Thomas. He , his mother and grandmother lived a block from my family. I was always excited when I would see him in movies and on TV, I would share with my grandkids that he is my "Homie". My condolences to his family . RIP, Sherrie Lowe Wilson

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I offer my deepest condolences for the family. May God strengthen you with the peace that passes all understanding. Thomas will be missed. Thomas I pray that you're dancing and acting in heaven. It was a pleasure having been your student and friend. Thanks for gracing my life along the way. Blessings

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Praying that God gives the Byrd Family a peace that surpasses all understanding. Let the love, laughter, legacy and memories of your beloved Thomas Byrd III be your sunshine after the rain. With Sympathy, One of His Many Fans, Pamela Jarmon-Wade (HTX).

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My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Byrd family. May you R.I.P Mr.Thomas J. Byrd III. Sharon Mitchell

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The Fairmont class of 1968 send their deepest condolences to Thomas Byrd's Family.You are in our prayers may God bless you. Classmate Linda Laster Freeman

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Rest in paradise Sir!!! Kimberly Freeman (Atlanta Ga)

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To the Byrd family, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. Byrd has been apart of my family since my early childhood. We would go to Griffin, GA to visit his folks. We would pick large peaches and place them in the wooden barrels and bring some back to ATL. We attended many Alvin Ailey concerts, plays and ballet recitals. He had such a beautiful and amazing spirit. I will miss his text msgs with words of encouragement and full of inspirations. Love you all, from the Price, Wike and Kendrick Family.

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I knew Thomas Byrd as a coworker at Kirkwood Elementary school. His classroom was across from the main office. He was a joy to work with and the students really loved him. He always kept us laughing. I saw him last at Southwest Arts Center, great actor, and he will be missed.37Q9

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my condolences goes out to the family he was a Griffin native,and School mate at Fairmont High School,He was a very friendly and out going guy.He will be missed.may you RIP BYRD.

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Our deepest condolences to the Byrd family. Peace, prayers and blessings during this difficult time. ~Randal & Tracie Reid

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What a blessed brother Thomas Byrd was my Phat Brother and the best man in my wedding We will continue to pray for the family will miss him amen

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My deepest condolences to his family. He taught me in dance class. He was wonderful. Linda

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My Deepest Sympathy, as you say farewell to your Dearly Departed Loved One. Asking God, to give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Know that others share your loss as well. FHS CLASS "69" Hazele Chapman-Price, College Park, Ga.

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Mr Byrd was one of my favorite teachers at Kirkwood Elementary School. He was my African Dance instructor. He would take us to his stage plays and also brought Radio aka Da DaDa man to the school. It was such an honor to have known him, I was one of his favorites lol. My Deepest Sympathy to the Family. He will truly be missed by a lot of people.

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My heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the Byrd family. We who are from Griffin and knew Thomas and his family are sadden to hear of his tragic passing. May God comfort and keep you during this time of sorrow. Minister Shirley E. Gardner

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Mr. Byrd was my teacher at Kirkwood Elementary School, Atlanta, Ga. He was also a great dance instructor. He taught African dance. I used to always run into him every once in awhile. It was always an honor to see him. He was always smiling. Whenever I saw a movie/TV show with him in it, I would always tell people, that's my elementary school teacher. I was heartbroken when I heard he had passed away. May you RIP, Mr. Byrd

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Liberty Baptist Church honored Brother Thomas lat year this time. Our prayers are with his lovely wife and family. Rev. Zeddie D. Scott, Pastor Evang. Tomeka Walton, Clerk

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Deepest Condolences to the Byrd Family and Friends(John 11:25). Atlanta

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T-Byrd and I were neighbors in Griffin, GA. He lived with his mother and grandmother on the corner about a hundred feet from us. We attended Heck Chapel on Sundays. I lost track of him over the years, but felt a since of pride whenever I heard about his career. I was shocked when I heard about his death on tv. My prayers and condolences to his family. Rev. Alfred Hoard and family

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