OBITUARY

  • March 5, 2010
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Gene Byers, 79, of Midvale, died Feb. 24, 2010, at Hennis Care & Retirement Centre, Dover following a period of declining health. A son of the late John and Buehla Byers, Gene was born March 19, 1930, in Brightwood. He graduated from Midvale High School in 1949. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served two years in Korea during the Korean War. He retired as a self-employed truck driver and prior to owning his own company, he drove for many different trucking companies in the area. He was a member of Midvale VFW Post 9620, where he was also the first ever post commander. He also dedicated much of his time to the Post 9620 funeral honor detail. Up until the time of his illness, Gene could often be found walking at New Towne Mall. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and especially enjoyed spending time with his family, including attending his grandchildren’s various sporting events. Surviving are children, Rocky (Bernadette) Byers of Tuscarawas, Jonnie Byers and Tadd (Coreen) Byers, both of New Philadelphia, and Todd (Amy) Byers of Midvale; 11 grandchildren, George Miller, Candice and Rhonda Byers, Janson and Matt Colvin, and Cory, Colt, Chase, Dusty, Brady, and Rylie Byers; and brothers, Glenn “Butch Byers of Midvale and Robert Byers of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Byers; brother, Harold Byers; and sister-in-law, Sandra Byers. Services were held Feb. 27, 2010, at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory, New Philadelphia, with Pastor Larry Hostetler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia, with Midvale VFW Post 9620 rendering military honors. Those wishing to do so may send the family personal condolences and view an online memorial at www.geibcares.com. Contributions may be made in his memory to Midvale VFW Post 9620, P.O. Box 125, Midvale 44653.


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