Darren M. "Mark" Byrd

October 11, 1944 - September 3, 2019

Darren M. “Mark” Byrd, age 74, of Huntington, died at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mark was born on October 11, 1944 in Huntington, the son of Milton Byrd and Ruth (Graham) Dolby. He married Nancy A. Blew on January 13, 1984. Mark retired from Huntington County Highway Department after ten years of service as a truck driver. He also drove for Graves Trucking in Fort Wayne for 13 years. He was a member of Andrews Church of the Brethren and was an avid reader. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Nancy A. Byrd of Huntington, stepsons Daryl Lahr of Warren and Eric Lahr of Huntington, and stepdaughters Cynthia (Larry) Hindle of Leo and Rhena (Will) Worthington of Terre Haute. Also surviving are sisters Sharon Hitzman of Fort Wayne and Rebecca Barry of Freemont, half-brothers John Dolby and Bill Dolby, both of Lancaster, David Byrd of Craigville, and Max Byrd of Roanoke, half-sisters Ann Delgado of Marion and Carol Barts of Alabama, and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Mark Byrd.