Chester W. Byrd, 82, of Henderson, Kentucky, gained his wings on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 31, 1941, in Corydon, Kentucky, to the late Chester Stanley and Mabel Hancock Byrd.  Chester was a U.S Army veteran having served in Germany.  He was of the Catholic Faith and was a member of Knights of Columbus.  He was a security guard at Whirlpool Corporation and was a truck driver with Busler's Enterprises, Lewis Transport, Palmer Oil Company, and Home Oil and Gas.  Chester loved spending time with family and friends, boating, and UK Basketball.  He shared his love of Elvis and Johnny Cash with his grandchildren.  Chester loved vacationing everywhere and more often than not was traveling with close friends Dan and Marilyn Fritts.  He visited 48 of the 50 states and loved sharing these experiences with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacie Byrd Brown; one brother, Stanley Earl Byrd; and one sister, Joretta Randell.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Gertrude Byrd; one son, Christopher W. Byrd of Henderson, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Cameron W. Brown and his wife, Tasha, of Henderson, Kentucky, Whitney Wilson and her husband, Justin, of Henderson, Kentucky, and Cody W. Byrd of Glasgow, Kentucky; one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Wilson; one brother-in-law, Walter Beck; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Father Richard Meredith will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or New Hope Animal Rescue Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.