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Daphnee Brownell Collection
Volusia County Public Library
DeLand, Florida

Carlisle Appleby Byrd Sr., 81, of Seville, former owner and operator of Byrd's General Store in Seville for more than 40 years, died Sunday in Clermont where he had been living with his son.

Mr. Byrd was born in Branchville, S.C., and lived in Seville since 1922. In addition to operating his store, Mr. Byrd had also worked as a farmer and a bookkeeper. He was a member and Sunday School teacher of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Seville for more than 40 years.

In addition to his son, Carlisle Jr. of Clermont, Mr. Byrd is survived by a daughter, Barbara Morris of Jacksonville; a sister, Ruby Wright of Branchville; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Calling hours will be until 9 p.m. today at the Clayton Frank & Sons Funeral Home in Crescent City.


BYRD, CARLISLE A. - Funeral services for Carlisle A. Byrd Sr., 81, of Seville who died Sunday in Clermont will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity United Methodist Church of Seville with Reverend T. Earl Pittard, Pastor officiating. Calling hours at the Clayton Frank & Sons Funeral Home in Crescent City will be unti1 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Seville Cemetery. Clayton Frank & Sons, Crescent City is in charge.