Mr. Michael Edward Word, Sr. departed this life, Thursday December 10, 2020 at Lynchburg, General Hospital.  Born March 11, 1970 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of Ms. Eula Word and John Pennix (Lucille).

He was preceded in death by his Son DaVontae Word, and his Grandmother Miss Marie Word.

He was a member of The Siloam Church, Madison Heights, Va.

Byrd was retired from Archer Creek foundry after 15 years of service.

Those left to reminisce, reflect and cherish his memories are; his mother Eula Word; Ten children; Michael E. Word, Jr., Derrick Smith, Tierra Smith, Kiana M. Jackson, Occtavia Clement, Alexis J. Jackson, Ndea Payne, Tauji Slaughter, and Devante Smith, Seven Grandchildren. Three Sisters, Katina St John, Kimberly Farrow and Tiffani Gilliard of Lynchburg. Three Brothers Ronnie Word, Fort Worth Texas, Gary Word, Lynchburg, Va. and Donald Word, Wilmington Delaware.   Three Aunts Betty Sloley (John), Greensboro, N.C., Darnell Word and Patsy Word (Johnny) of Lynchburg, Va. Two Uncles, Johnny W. Word, Sr. (Lynchburg, Va.) and Norman E. Word of Wilmington Delaware. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Elder Joseph N. Davis, Jr., eulogist and Bishop Nathaniel Carter, Jr., officiating.  The interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park.  The family will receive family and friends on Monday, at 105 Smyth Sr. Lynchburg from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and family and friends can view at Davis-Turner Funeral Service from 11:00 Am to 6:00 Pm.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.