Former Moss Point alderman and mayor Robert Byrd dies
Former Moss Point Mayor and Alderman Robert Byrd has died. The city made that announcement Thursday.
In a statement, current Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight says Byrd passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday with his family by his side.
Flags in Moss Point will be lowered to half staff in his memory until noon Sunday.
In the course of his civic service, Byrd served as ward three alderman, mayor pro-tempore of the board, and most recently mayor of the city for a few months in 2021 after the resignation of Mario King.
