William Byers' Obituary
Decatur-William Earl Byers, 78, of Decatur, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, in his home with his family by his side.
Private family graveside services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Berea Cemetery in Niantic, IL. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday August 20, 2010, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Bill was born October 17, 1931, in Decatur, the son of William Paul and Jesse (Tapscott) Byers. He retired lieutenant on the Decatur Fire Department. He married Jody Cross June 1, 1956, in Niantic.
He leaves behind his wife Jody; son Doug Byers of Asheville,N.C; daughters Brenda Byers of Chicago, and Mary Ann Molasky and husband Rick of Denver; sister Martha Jean Lehn and husband Stan of Warrensburg; brother George Robert and wife Gloria of Springfield; three grandchildren, and two nieces and two nephews.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Decatur Memorial Hospice and especially to hospice nurse Angela Casey for all of their loving, compassionate care.
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