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It is with deep sorrow that the Byrd family announces the death of Mr. Orian Devon "Poncho" Byrd, 74. Mr. Byrd entered into rest on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A graveside funeral service to honor his life will be held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery, with The Rev. Cory Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The family requests that funeral attire be casual. Mr. Byrd was born on Sunday, October 28, 1951, in Florence, SC. He is the son of Helen Griggs Byrd and the late Orian Perry Byrd. Devon grew up in the Hartsville area adjacent to Byrdtown. He attended Antioch Elementary School and graduated from Hartsville High School. He played baseball during his school years, and after high school, played slow-pitch softball before transitioning to golf. He enjoyed deer hunting for many years, hunting with his father, brothers, cousins, and later with his son, nephews, grandsons, and sons-in-law. Devon had a large extended family on both his father's and mother's sides, and he loved and was loved by many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Devon's nickname "Poncho" came from his father in honor of a service buddy. He worked in textiles for 25 years, providing for his family, and later worked in various fields, including owning his own trucking company, "Poncho's Trucking". After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on the farm with his cousins, Pete, Jeff, and Luke Byrd. His children were his pride and joy, but his grandchildren were his heart's delight. He constantly provided trusted advice, which was always well-received and appreciated. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Godfrey Byrd; son, Troy (Marci) Byrd of Society Hill, SC; daughters, Michelle (Arnie) Martin of Society Hill, SC, April (Gus Snipes) Byrd of Hartsville, SC, Brooke (TJ Smith) Byrd of Society Hill, SC; mother, Helen Griggs Byrd; brother, Myron (Lisa) Byrd; nephews, Corbitt (Mona) Griffin, Erick Byrd, Brandon (Amy) Byrd, Corey (Kristin) Byrd; grandchildren, Jacob (Chapel) Stevens, Hannah Stevens, Dristian (Sarah) Byrd, Katherine Snipes, Vena (Tucker) Snipes, Augustus Snipes, Dalton (Karlee) Byrd, Seth Byrd, Gracelyn Smith, Brennan Smith; great-grandchildren, Vaylee Stevens, Maggie Stevens, and Dalainey Byrd. In addition to his father, Orian Perry Byrd, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marvis (Daphine) Byrd; sister, Martina (Bill) Griffin; and niece, Casey Byrd.

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Mr. Orian Devon "Poncho" Byrd

October 28, 1951 - December 17, 2025