DELAND SUN NEWS
Deland, Florida
Thursday, April 28, 1960

J. L. Byrd, 50, Seville killed himself late yesterday with a pistol shot through the heart. Peace Justice Eric Prevatt ruled the death a suicide and no inquest necessary.

Mr. Byrd had been a resident of Seville for 42 years.

Born in Pierson November 13, 1909 he was a citrus grower and a Stewart & Trustee of the Seville Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Tillie; 2 sons: Julian L. Byrd of Houston, Texas and Hugh Byrd of Seville; 3 sisters; Mrs. Tom Underhill of DeLeon Spring Mrs. Sadie Lee McArn of Flagler Beach Mrs. Marcelle Johnson of Pierson.

Allen-Summerhill in charge.