Tommy Lyn Byars

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Mr. Tommy Lyn Byars, 71, of Blytheville, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at his home.

Born in Osceola to Wilson and Bethel Byars, he was a retired factory worker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Tommy was devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He had a deep love for God and enjoyed reading his Bible and was devoted to his church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Byars.

Tommy is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Bryant, and husband, Bill, of Charlotte Hall, Md.;

His grandchildren, Perry Bryant and Hunter Bryant;

Two brothers, Charles Byars of South Carolina and Stanley Byars of New Mexico; and

Two sisters, Sylvia Posey of Mississippi and Sandra Bush of Arkansas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Ridge Cemetery. There will be no visitation. An online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com