Forrest Austin Byrd age 25 died peacefully on November 5, 2024, in Rock Hill, SC. He was born May 22, 1999
Austin is preceded in death by his Grandfather’s Forrest Halcet Byrd, Jr. and Mike Rector.
Austin is survived by his father Forrest Halcet Byrd, III (Samantha) of Chester, SC. Mother Michelle Gibson of Whitmire, SC, Step-Father Glenn Oliver of Rock Hill, SC, Paternal Grandmother Linda Byrd and Maternal Grandmother Sandra Rector, Sister Amber Barrett of York, SC, Brother Preston Byrd (Haven) of Whitmire, SC, Step-Sister Heather Oliver of Rock Hill, SC and Hannah Wilson of Chester, SC, Step-Brother Jacob, Luther Matthew Oliver of Rock Hill, SC and James, Steven, William Baggett of Chester, SC, Aunts Kim Combs (JC), Chrissy Gibson, Sue Atkins all of Rock Hill, SC Uncle Michael Rector (Holly) and CJ Rector (Shannon) all of Rock Hill, SC Nieces Brieleigh, Kaelyn, Raelyn Haring all of Rock Hill, SC and DaVina NeVah Byrd of Whitmire, SC
And Many Cousins and Friends that were as close as family
“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not”
Parker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Austin was like a part of our family for about a year or so. He was kind, respectful, and hardworking. He was a sweet kid and I loved him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Austin,he was always the nicest and most respected person I ever met.My son and enjoy having Austin around and just having small talk about things in life.and Some times I would get him to do some work for me and he was a good worker I ever had.We are going to miss you my friend. Rest in peace Austin. We sending up prayers to his family and other friends.
I love you bro and miss you ... wish there was some way I could have gotten you to New Hampshire.. keep watch over your brother and family ... watch over me as well .. 969 days clean today .. crazy you were one of my first friends in south Caroline ... 20 years ... annafrel st I think I was in 4th grade , used to skate every day — love you Austin hold it down till we meet again .. your brother , Nic
This one hurts for sure. I can only imagine how you felt being reunited with Pop again. I bet he was standing there with arms wide open. Yall two keep a watch over the family until we meet again. Love you always!
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