Obituary Orbie A. Byrd, 87, of Washington, passed away at 11:06 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Washington Christian Village. He was born May 21, 1929 in Russellville, AL to Claude and Lina Mae Franks Byrd. He married Ellie Mayfield on March 17, 1951. She survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Michael (Cindy) Byrd of Washington, Beckie (Jeff) Gibson of Naperville, Kevin (Julie) Byrd of Washington; 6 grandchildren, Angela (Cory) Uftring, Cory Byrd, Wesley (Tonya) Gibson, Dustin (Jennifer) Gibson, Brooke Gibson, Samuel Byrd; 5 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Evola Taylor and spouse, Harvey. He was preceded in death by his parents. Orbie was a US Army Veteran and was proud of being in the Big Red One 1st Infantry Division. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. and owned Byrds Barber Shop in Washington for 55 years before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion Post 100 in Washington, Taylor Lodge A.F. & A.M. #98 in Washington, and Mohammed Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Peoria. Orbie was a master carver and enjoyed golf, fishing, and the Chicago Cubs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Alzheimer's Association. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29th at the funeral home with Rev. Dan Doty officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 600 Oakwood Ln Washington, IL, 61571 Visitation JUN 28. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Service JUN 29. 10:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571