Don Lewis Byrd, Jr., 57, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born Sept. 30, 1964, in Red Bud to Don and Virgie Mae Johnson Byrd.

He was a construction laborer. Don enjoyed his animals.

He is survived by his mother, Virgie Mae Byrd of Bunker Hill; siblings, Verna (Anthony) Germanceri of Greenville, Mary (Donnie Smith) Myers of Bunker Hill, Peggy (Roger) Kraner of Bunker Hill, and Donna (Greg) Ferguson of Bunker Hill. Don was preceded in death by his father.

No public services will be held. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill was in charge of arrangements.