Obituary for Hilton Byrd
HILTON BYRD Sept 6, 1942 - May 26, 2012
69 year old Hilton Byrd has taken down his last show.
Hilton Byrd, born September 6, 1942 in New York City, died peacefully in his home in Pocono Summit on May 26, 2012. He lived in far too many places and in far too many hearts to list.
He was a teller of tales, a universal gypsy, a truly gentleman. He was the laughing brown eyed man, the keeper of wisdom, the sculptor of whimsy. He was an artist, a mentor, a raconteur, a man who loved his family above all else. (except for maybe bourbon) He was an absolutely irreplaceable man, and will be missed by all who were touched by his infectious laughter, his brilliant wit, and his endless fascination with the stories of other people’s lives.
Many people in the area know him from Designer Crafts in Stroudsburg, or from the PA Craft Gallery in Bushkill. He was also involved in many activities in the cultural life of the Poconos.
Hilton is survived by his wife, Vicki Byrd, of Pocono Summit; his son, Kurt Brown and wife Mari Marjamaa of Alameda, California; his daughter, Quijana Byrd and husband Wendall Hall of Waipahu, Hawaii; his son Oliver Byrd and partner Renee Kinchla of Honolulu, Hawaii; his sister Rosa Bundy, niece Laurel Bundy, and nephew Shane Taylor of East Stroudsburg, and his nephew Eric Dixon. He is also survived by the best grandson in the whole world, Wendall Henrick Hall of Waipahu, Hawaii.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 2pm, at his home.
Directions-
Take Route 80 to Route 380 North (it is exit 299 from the East),
and exit for 380 North (on the left) coming from the west.
Once on 380 take exit 3 (first exit) for PA-940 toward Pocono Pines/Mt Pocono.
Turn left at the light onto 940W (Pocono Summit Rd) - Go Approximately 2.2 miles -
When you see five arrows pointing left, the 3rd one is at the entrance to the driveway on the left.
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