David Wesley Byers: Obituary

David Wesley Byers

March 23, 1930 – December 28, 2018

David W. Byers age 88 of Murphy NC passed away Friday evening and entered into the gates of heaven to be reunited with his wife Doris Ann of almost 70 years, and his son David. Born in Woodsfield Ohio, he later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, then to Macon, Georgia. Dave loved his family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dave was a builder by trade until he retired. After retirement he took up painting which became his full time hobby. He loved giving the paintings away to friends and family, and his church home, Lizella Baptist Church in Macon Georgia. Dave He will always be remembered as a loving and giving dad, grandparent, and friend. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward Byers and Mary Kathryn Merckle Byers, nine brothers and sisters, wife Doris and son David.

He is survived by 1 sister, Mae Yoss, daughter Teresa Holman (Mike), grandchildren: Michael Holman(Michelle), Suzanne Hartzog (Mike), Daren Byers (Caitlin), Amanda Byers (Bo), and Corey Byers, Great grandchildren, Megan Holman, Abby and Hunter Hartzog, Alivia, Isaac, Ainsley, and Sophia Byers.

No services are planned at this time, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Shepard Hospice in Murphy North Carolina in Mr. Byers name.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com