Samuel Edgar Byrd, 78, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 in Centennial, Colorado. Formerly of LaFayette, Georgia, he was retired from the Air Force and lived in South Carolina for most of his life. He is survived by his wife Brenda Sue Byrd, Centennial, CO; his daughters Terry Saul, Centennial, CO and Theresa Brown, LaFayette, GA; grandchildren Justin Saul, Chattanooga, TN, Evan Saul, Centennial, CO and Samantha Brown, Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Elizabeth Biggers, LaFayette, GA; brothers Dean Byrd, Ft. Payne, AL and Ralph Byrd, LaFayette, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Clyde Byrd and Blanche Estelle Byrd, along with his brother, Gary Byrd. Sam wished to be cremated. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80203 or www.alzfdn.org. Please share your memories of Sam and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.