Trenton Thomas Hendrix Byrd

Trenton Thomas Hendrix Byrd, 22 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 12th. Trenton is survived by parents Martha Hendrix and Bill Byrd, sister Kendall, grandparents Sandy Davis, Tony Byrd (Robin). He is pre-deceased by grandparents Anna Grace and Thomas L. Hendrix, Jr. He is also survived by his constant companion, his rescue dog, Blitzen. He was an honor graduate in Art from Central High School and studied metal arts at John C. Campbell Folk School and Penland School of Crafts, both located in North Carolina. Owner of Fire Byrd Studio, Trenton was an accomplished artistic welder with work displayed at Red Door Gallery and Ozark Angler. Many appreciated his work and commissioned pieces for their homes and businesses. He was also a poet and songwriter. A devoted Scout, he worked three years on staff at Gus Blass Scout Reservation. Trenton's many Scouting accomplishments include the Eagle Scout with Bronze and Silver Palm, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Member, Venturing Bronze Award, Philmont, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont Cavalcade and he was an Assistant Scout Master for Troop 12. He also volunteered at the Salvation Army and Allison-Sylamore Volunteer Fire Department. He was an active member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 15th at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Quapaw Area Council Boy Scouts of America for the "Trenton Byrd Scholarship Fund" for Philmont Summit High Adventure designated for deserving scouts in a Methodist troop. Memorials can be mailed to 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. The family would like to express its gratitude to Trenton's Scouting, firefighting and craft families for their abiding friendships. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.