John Ben Byrd

John Ben Byrd, 77, of Cabot passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. John was born to the late Dave S. and Vivian Stone Byrd in Stephens, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, Novella; brother, David Byrd; and grandson, Kyle Lawrence. John was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He retired as Comptroller at Stone Container. John was faithful to his church and family. He was a loving and compassionate person devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Byrd of Cabot; two daughters, Ginger (Johnny) Allgood and Sherry Lawrence all of Ward, Ark.; step-daughter, Cathy ( Jimmy) Dean of Cabot; step-son, Gary ( Cathy) Stallings of San Jose, Uruguay; 11 grandchildren: three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2011 at Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville, with Reverend Steve Walter and Reverend Gary Stallings officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.