Kenneth Odale Byrd: Tabor City

    Kenneth Odale Byrd of Tabor City died Thursday, Dec. 27, in Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. He was 84.
    Born in Columbus County, he was son of late Martin A. Byrd Sr. and Flossie Leila Soles Byrd.   He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
    He is survived by a sister Clara Byrd Fowler of Tabor City; a great-niece, Shannon Fowler Webster of Charlotte; two great-nephews, Wesley Preston Fowler of Loris and Trevor Fowler of Conway. He was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Byrd Jr.
    A memorial service was planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at Tabor City Baptist Church. Visitation was planned for one hour prior to the service.
    A guest register is available at inmanfuneralhome.com.