Fred Ellis Byrd, 87 of Suffolk, Virginia died May 4, 2019. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Tim Rawls officiating.  Friends may join the family for a time of visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.