William Harold Byrd, age 88 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home. He was born August 2, 1923 in Benton, Arkansas, the son of the late Ted and Martha Hendrix Byrd. William was a United States Army veteran serving in France during World War II. He was a retired restaurant owner and a Master Mason. William was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Bernice Brand, his second wife, Shirley Mae Byrd and one son, Dennis Harold Byrd. Survivors are his wife, Martha Smith Byrd, one daughter, Laura Marilyn (Brian) Grant of Nevada, two sons, Ricky Byrd of Nevada and Jimmy (Peggy) Perry of Arkadelphia, two granddaughters, Shannon Rhett of Texas and Linda Davis of Arkadelphia, one sister, Martha Snyder of Alaska, one brother, J.C. (Lee) Byrd of California, step son David and Heather Smith of Caney, step daughter Ann and Roger Wheeler of Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 8th, 2012 at Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Hardin officiating. Memorials may be made to Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 503, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book.