Mr. Carl W. Byars, was born on October 31, 1936, in Garrison, Texas to Ollie Lambert Byars and Robert Carl Byars and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 29, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was married for 24 and a half years to Carol Painter Byars, who was devoted to giving him the best care possible throughout his illness. Our precious Carl is now free of pain and suffering and we can rejoice for him that he has everlasting life and is at rest.
Carl served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in the 3rd Armored Division, stationed as Border Patrol in Germany before the Berlin Wall was built. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, worked as an independent contractor, raised cattle, did custom hay baling and finally owned and operated his own salvage yard business. Carl worked hard all of his life, was very intelligent as well as gifted with so many talents such as concrete finishing, electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, carpentry and auto-mechanics just to mention a few. Carl and Carol spent many wonderful hours in their boat on the lake fishing, a hobby they shared passionately. They both also enjoyed playing 42, with Carl winning some tournaments. Carl loved being with people, helping them, and telling funny stories. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all, most of all by Carol, who loved him with all her heart. He was also a long standing member of Gravel Ridge Baptist Church.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, Carol Painter Byars of Nacogdoches; daughter, Lesha Byars of Nacogdoches; sons, Scott Wayne Byars of Dallas and Robert Morgan Byars of Austin; daughters, Brittany Ann Byars of Austin and Carla Rae Hodge of Conroe; grandchildren, Matthew Byars, Christian Byars, Brendan Byars, Lacy Byars, Jennifer Byars, Jennifer Kiely and husband, Darren and Tiffany Ratliff; great-grandchildren, Jyliane & Myah Kiely, Chay and Greenley Ratliff; brother-in-law, Jake Henson, mother-in-law, Edith George of Granbury; nephews, A. L. Henson and wife, Dana, Elvin Ray Henson and wife, Jo Beth, and many others; great-nieces, Jennifer Hayden and husband, Rowdy, Stephanie House and husband, Mark, and special great-nephew, Adam Henson and wife, Andi-Lynn and many others; special niece by marriage, Sherri Loeffler and husband, Manfred of St. Hedwig, Texas, who helped to care for him at home with tender loving care the past 3 months.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sisters, LaVerne Henson, LaMerle Henson, and Joy Henson.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Collins, Dewey DeShazo, Marc DeShazo, Richard Johnson, Morris Ray Fuller, and Steve Cox.
Honorary pallbearers will be A. L. Henson, Elvin Ray Henson, Don Collins, and Chuck Clark.
Special thanks to Ricky Collins, brother-in-Christ, his wife, Becky Collins, sister-in-Christ, A. L. and Dana Henson, Adam and Andi-Lynn Henson, Dr. Larry Walker, Dr. Ahammed Hashim, the entire Staff of The Hospice of East Texas (especially Robin Kirk, R.N, Ann Campbell, R.N., and Ryan Arwine, R.N., Shay Von Jenkins, LVN, and Nurses Aids Dee Holcomb and Pam Griffith, all who demonstrated the true meaning of “angels of mercy”. Also, thanks to the compassionate staff at Walgreens pharmacy, Shelley, Gwo, Cheree, Merlina, and Kyle.
John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Matthew 11:28. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 3:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home with Rev. Dock Lazarine officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Miss you Daddy!
Miss you daddy!!