Mr. Donald Byrd

On July 3, 2013 Donald L. Byrd passed away. A longtime resident of College Park, Maryland, Donald was active in civic life. He was a former City Council member and retired as the Director of Public Services in 1998. He was a longtime member of College Park United Methodist Church and active in the Meals on Wheels program and the Boys and Girls Club. He leaves behind a host of friends and his beloved dog, Savage. A chapel service will be held at Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, 11301 Old Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10 am immediately followed by a memorial service at 12 pm at College Park United Methodist Church, 9601 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made, in his memory, to Meals on Wheels at the church address. Please meet at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, July 17th at 8:40 am for a 9 am departure for the cemetery. (Flowers may be sent directly to the church.)

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