Ivane Byers

Waynesville-Ivane Johnson Byers, age 84, of 397 Howell Street, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 at his residence.

A native of Clay County, NC, he was the son of the late Glen and Artie Ellis Byers. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frankie Moore Byers; a brother, Carroll Byers; and a sister, Javena Byers. He was an Army veteran of World War II which he served from 1940 - 45. He retired from Dayco in 1982 after 34 years employment in the Spreader Department. He loved the outdoors, camping, and gardening and was a member of East Waynesville Baptist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Patri Byers Woods and her husband, Wendell, of Waynesville; two brothers, Harold Byers of Brevard, and Denver Byers and his wife, Clella, also of Brevard.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2003 in the Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services with Reverend Stacy Woods and Reverend Chan Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be deacons of East Waynesville Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to East Waynesville Baptist Church, 175 Woodland Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786.

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