Place of birth

Palestine, AR

Most recently lived in

Arlington, TX

Lester's favorite hobbies

He always enjoyed flying. In his younger years he enjoyed the sport of skiing, both water and snow. dirt bike riding with his sons. Enjoyed his relationship with talented tradesmen in the home building business. Enjoyed spending time with his wife June whom he opened and ran an cliché antique store, "Birds Happy Hollow within the Canton, Texas first Monday trade days.

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Interesting facts about Lester

Interesting facts about Lester

Proud to do his part in service to his country, Les was commissioned February 16, 1959 in the Navy and served for 8 years. Places stationed during his military career included Pensacola, FL., San Diego, CA., Mountain View, CA., China Lake, CA., and overseas in Japan.

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Lester's profession(s)

Upon returning to civilian life Les joined Delta Airlines in 1967. He was stationed a a pilot in Dallas/Fort Worth after 1 year based in Chicago. Les remained with the airlines until his retirement, at the rank of Captain.

Name of High School attended

Attended public school in the nearby community of Moro. After graduating from high school he chose to continue his studies at Hendrix College

Name of Lester's parents

John Kyle and Jettie Jones Byrd

Name of college attended

Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas

Name of Lester's siblings

Farel Byrd, Billy Byrd, John Dale Byrd, Lou Byrd, Joanna Byrd McLeod, and Bonnie Byrd

Name of Lester's children

Son, Jeffrey Byrd and wife Ellen of California.

Name of Lester's grandchildren

Three grandchildren, Rachel Nannette Byrd, Natalie Ruth Byrd and Aaron Jacob Byrd.

Lester loved nothing more than

On December 30, 1960 Lester married Wanda June Coker in Memphis, Tennessee. They made their home in several places including Memphis, San Diego, Mountain View, China Lake all in California and Atsugi Japan while in the Navy. During his career with Delta Airlines they lived in Itasca, Illinois and then in 1968 moved to Arlington, Texas where they remained.