Leroy " Buddy " Byars

Leroy "Buddy" Byars, Jr, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on March 4th, 2011. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Byars, Sr., brothers, Homer and Edward Byars; sisters, Faye Qualls and Betty Byars.

He is the father of Marty Byars, the Owner of Byars Funeral Home here in Cumming, Georgia. He is survived by his son, Marty L. Byars and (Cindy) of Cumming, Georgia; daughter, Susan and (Tim) Dukes of Chicago, Illinois; brother, James Byars of Valparaiso, Indiana ; sister Sue Walker of Dyersburg, Tennessee; grandchildren, Macy Dukes, Taylor Byars, Shelton Byars and Paxton Byars.

He retired from United States Steel after 25 years of service.

The family will receive friends at the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee on Monday March 7th, 2011 from the hours of 5-8PM. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday March 8th, 2011 at 11:00AM at the Meacham Cemetery, Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Byars Funeral Home and Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee will be in charge of the arrangements. (731)-627-3236.