November 16, 1977 ~ February 6, 2011
Derek Adam Byrd, 33, died suddenly Sunday, February 6, 2011, in Bristol, CT. He was the son of Ann Stilts and the late Fred Stilts and Bobby and Lorri Byrd all of Glasgow. Derek was a 1996 graduate of Glasgow High School and graduated February 9, 2001, from Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, FL, with an Associate Degree of Science in Film and Video Production. Derek was employed with ESPN Sports in Bristol, CT.
He is also survived by a sister, Kacie Rogers and husband, David, of Glasgow; a very special nephew, Trenton Shipp; by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many very close friends: Amy and Tim Buss, Jason Renfro, Kelly and Robin Wilson, David High, Jeremy Akers, Joe and Sarah Moore, Nathan Wilburn, John Foster, Kim Swarts, Annette ARmer, Aaron Sneegas, and Craig Perkins; a very special family, Judy and Tommy High. Derek also leaves behind many close friends in Bristol at ESPN Sports. Derek was loved by so many people.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.