Mr. Jesse James Byrd leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Katherine Byrd; one daughter, Wakita Martin; father, Curtis Wilson of Luxora, AR; five brothers: Orbeny “Ervin” (Mary Ann) Wilson of Victorville, CA; Mel Wilson of Blytheville, AR; Dwight Wilson of Blytheville, AR; Tony (Felicia) Byrd, Sr. of Luxora, AR; Dion (Audrey) Wilson of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Kim (Terrell) Bryant of Pine Bluff, AR and one brother-in-law, Reverend Johnnie Williams of Toledo, OH; one aunt, Aunt Ruth Wright of Luxora, AR; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren – one, Lil Randy who he taught not to fear hair clippers; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.