Jerry Boyd Byars' Obituary
Jerry Boyd Byars, 79, of Lakeivew died Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Amarillo.
A private family graveside will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Jerry was born on April 30, 1939 in Memphis to J.B. and Mary Mullins Byars. He was a lifetime resident of Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1957. He married Ann Ariola on June 14, 1957 in Lakeview.
He was strong, dependable, supportive, and strong-willed.
He was preceded in death by his parents J.B. and Mary; a brother Sonny; a sister Faydene; and his favorite canine companion, Red.
Survivors include his wife Ann; three daughters Starla and husband Billy, Rhonda and husband Jack, Gwen and husband Chris; a sister Vaudene; five grandchildren Jennifer, Jeremy and wife Brandy, Charlie and husband Rodger, Ryan, and Riley; 5 great-grandchildren Maddie, Lou Lou, Harlie, J’Leigh, and June Tess; and daughter-in-love Lou.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Hall County Meals on Wheels
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