Mountain Ranch, CA…Jerry Byrd 11/28/43 to 1/2/18 74 years old. Jerry died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Jan. rd. Seventh child of eight, born in Alabama. Came out to Southern California at age 16. Meet his wife Sally in 1965, married in 1966 in Huntington Park. After the birth of their twins moved to Mountain Ranch in January of 1967. Various jobs included carpet cleaning & laying, Safeway in Altaville when it first opened, Calaveras County Road Department then had his own excavation business until he retired in 2004.

Member of the Mtn. Ranch Fire Department in the 70’s. Enjoyed hunting and fishing. Was on the Fish and Game Commission for many years. Loved his Mtn. Ranch community. Worked tirelessly for the Mtn. Ranch Park; fund raising, maintenance of the grounds and organizing the annual car show. Always had a love for cars. Particularly old classic cars . Sally and Jerry celebrated 50 years of Marriage Feb 11, 2016. Have lived over 51 years in Mtn. Ranch. Leaves wife Sally Byrd, Children; Wendy Robles (Pancho), Dan Byrd (Crissy); Grandchildren Jessica & Brandon Byrd. Preceded in death by Grandson; Thomas Jay (T.J.) Robles (2009).

Graveside Service will be held on Monday 1/08/2018 at 1:30pm at Mountain Ranch Cemetery
in Mountain Ranch.