Richard Lee Byrd, 66, of Edgemere, died suddenly in an accident on the Chesapeake Bay on Aug. 19.

Richard graduated from Edmonson High School in 1960 and served in the Air Force from 1962-1966.

Known by friends and family as "Bud," he was very active in the American Legion and Moose Lodge, and enjoyed the waterways.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Odell-Duffy of Severna Park, Peggy Rogers of Sykesville and Julie Dixon of Fredericksburg, Va.; two sisters, Barbara Sabol of N.Y., and Delores Petro of Pasadena; and seven grandchildren, ranging in age from 8 to 21.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Barranco and Sons P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home. Interment will be held at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

Death Notice

BYRD , Richard Lee On August 19, 2009 Richard Lee "Bud" Byrd of Severna Park, Md. Beloved father of Cheryl O'dell-Duffy, Peggy Rogers and Julie Dixon. Dear brother of Beverly Sabol and Dolores Petro. Devoted friend to Judy McDougal Whitehair. Loving grandfather of seven.
Friends and family may call at BARRANCO AND SONS P.A. SEVERNA PARK FUNERAL HOME, Ritchie Hwy at Robinson Rd. on Sunday 2 to 4 pm. and 6 to 8 pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:45pm. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Md. For more information please visit www.barrancofuneralhome.com