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Jimmy Byerley Obituary
Jimmy Byerley
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Jimmy Byerley, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born December 4, 1935 in Kingsport, TN, he was the son of the late Forest Christie and Etta Jaye Byerley.
Mr. Byerley graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1954 and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1958. He became a pilot with the United States Air Force and served three tours in the Vietnam War. In 1967, he began a career as a pilot for Delta Airlines until his retirement in 1993. He was part of the Airline Pilot Association and Moose Club.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joyeuse B. Byerley; daughters, Rebecca Turner (Stafford) of Spartanburg, SC and Katherine Parks (Carl) of Abingdon, VA; step-son, Jeffrey Jennings (Kathleen) of Spartanburg; step-daughters, Judith Erps of Spartanburg, SC and Cynthia Jennings of Atlanta, GA; grandson, Dylan Byerley of Kingsport, TN; step-grandchildren, Costa Jennings, Ben Jennings, Nathan Erps, and Matthew Erps, all of Spartanburg; daughter in law, Amanda Byerley of Kingsport, TN; and sister, Gracie Lou Borelli of West Springfield, MA. He was predeceased by a son, David Byerley; a brother, Tommy Byerley; and the mother of his children, Nina Byerley of Kingsport, TN.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Gibbs Chapel in Montgomery Hall at Converse College, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302, with his step-son, Jeffrey Jennings officiating. A reception and visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Mission, 189 North Forest Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301; or The Salvation Army, P.O. Drawer 2909, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
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Clara Hall Czoka
April 27, 2022
Jimmy and I were childhood friends and neighbors. My brother Don and I played together with Jimmy and Tommy. We often rode our bikes to see a movie at one of the downtown movie houses in the summer. I do remember he came to my wedding in 1960. He will always be remembered. April 26, 2022
Judy Peery
July 4, 2021
I am just now learning of Jimmy's death. I wish I had known he was in Spartanburg... Gracie Lou and I were great friends growing up as well as being neighbors. I am so sad to learn of Jimmy's death.
Tina Bogan
February 7, 2015
My prayer for you and your family: "The love that you have for this soul carry you until He returns. May God bless their soul. In God's peace and love."
February 6, 2015
To the family
May you find peace from the God of all comfort who surpasses all understanding at this most difficult time.
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