Jonathan L. Byrd

Jonathan L. Byrd, 34, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home.

Jonathan Leroy Byrd was born on January 14, 1992, in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School and earning an associate’s degree from Labette Community College.

He worked as a caregiver for SKIL for several years.

Besides spending time with his sons, he enjoyed drawing - especially designing tattoos, playing the drums, and collecting Pokémon cards.

Survivors include:

Three sons – Julius Caldwell, Kielen Caldwell, and Jordan Caldwell

His parents – Tammie and Robert Kendrick of Parsons, Kansas

One brother – Chad Byrd of Parsons, Kansas

One sister – Ashley Edwards and her husband, Dequan, of Parsons, Kansas

Three nephews – Bentley Hanna, Ayden Whitley, and Xavier Phillips

One niece – Z’anna Phillips

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m., Saturday, until the service begins.

Memorials are suggested to help defray final expenses. Checks may be made payable to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home and made be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.