Richard "Ruff" Byrd

Richard "Ruff" Byrd, age 65, a former resident of Ocean Springs, died at his home in Seashore Oaks in Biloxi, Friday, July 6, 2018. He was born to H. Karl and Denise Byrd of Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother and is survived by his father, H. K. Byrd, 98, of Ocean Springs; four brothers and three sisters. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gulf Shores Adult Day Care, 2301 Atkinson Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Belle Fountain Baptist Church with visitation one hour before service time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Road, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.