Octavius Jerome

Byrd

Mr. Octavius Jerome Byrd was born on April 1, 1974, to Harry and Willie Mae Watkins in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

As a young man, Octavius confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.

In his leisure time he enjoyed joking, having fun, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Friday, October 23, 2026, Mr. Octavius Jerome Byrd left his earthly home too soon and was carried away in angels' arms to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his dad, Harry Watkins, his father, Willie Walder; sister, Tia Watkins; grandmother, Mary Alice Byrd; grandfather, Elsby Byrd; great grandmother, Rosa Byrd; uncles, Lewis Byrd, and Charlie Byrd; and cousin, Tina Byrd.

Mr. Octavius Jerome Byrd leaves to cherish his memory to his loving and devoted mother, Willie Mae Watkins; his siblings, Melanie Thrash, Harry Antonio Watkins, April Tysinger, and Cornetta Dewberry. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Uniuted Christian Fellowship Church, 114 West Broad Street. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Robby Milner is the Pastor and Eulogist.