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David Byrum Obituary
David married Cheri' Dill Dec. 23, 1983, and began a chapter in his life that ultimately led to the blessing of their two sons, Nathaniel and Benjamin. He absolutely loved being a dad. He was involved in the Royal Ambassador program for many years, coached Upward Basketball and coached Little League for several years. Family vacations were special to him and will continue to be topics of family conversations for years to come.
David was born Dec. 21, 1957. His parents brought him up in the church and he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart when he was eight years old. David grew as a Christian through his passion for daily Bible readings for over 45 years. His life was a true picture of what a godly man looked like. If ever there was a man of God, David was the man. He was a faithful deacon and committee member at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church where he had been a member for over 18 years. One of his spiritual gifts was Bible teaching where he taught youth and adult Sunday School.
He also loved to learn. David received his Civil Engineering Technology degree: A.A.S from Texas State Technical Institute and a BBA in Business Management from The University of Texas at Arlington. David's career began as a field engineer for H&B Contractors for over five years. Later, he was employed by the City of Waco for about 12 years serving in several capacities including survey party chief, civil design technician, landfill manager, and program administrator in the solid waste department. His current position as estimator/project manager at Mazanec Construction for the past five plus years pulled his love of construction and technical background together.
He is survived by his wife Cheri'; sons, Nat and Ben; father, John Byrum; brothers, John Byrum and wife, Sandy, and Chris Byrum and wife, Marilyn; sister, Patricia Harvey and husband, Stephen; in-laws, Ken and Ann Dill; sisters-in-law, Kim Dill, and Cindy Fox and husband, Kent; brother-in-law, Kevin Dill; special family friends, Dave Alford and John and Kellie Berry; several beautiful nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.
A special thanks is extended to CABC pastors, Sunday School Class, Faith House in Houston, the Mazanec Construction family and our friends for your tremendous love and support during this journey.
In lieu of flowers, a college scholarship fund has been established at Educators Credit Union in Waco for David's sons, Nat and Ben.
December 21, 1957 - July 5, 2011
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Memories and Condolences
for David Byrum
July 13, 2011
My prayers and heart go out to you. I have fond memories of SS and all of you. Virginia Hynek
Martha Vicinais
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise Wall-Babcock
July 11, 2011
Our condolences. We share in those fond memories with all of you. Our thoughts and prayers.
Denise, Scott, Natalie, & Ruben
Myron King
July 11, 2011
Dear Cheri and family: I learned of David's passing yesterday while at church. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. He was a good friend and a fin Christian man. I take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place and that we will see him again in Heaven. May God Bless all of you during this difficult and sad time.
Love to you all,
Mikey (from Downsville Baptist Church)
Andrea Maddux
July 10, 2011
Cheri, Nat & Ben- John and I are so sorry for your loss- You will all be in our prayers in the weeks and months ahead. Reading the obituary and reading the piece that Frank Wallace wrote in the daily scripture reading were so moving. What a fine Christian man David was and what a legacy he has left for Nat and Ben and for all of us who knew him. God bless and strengthen you all.
John & Andrea Maddux
Linda Bohannan
July 8, 2011
ALL OF US AT RBDR REALLY ENJOYED WORKING WITH DAVID. PRAYERS SENT TO THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED FROM ALL AT R.B.D.R. ARCHITECTS.
Janice Parnell
July 8, 2011
Cheri, Nat & Ben we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark, Janice & Matthew Parnell
Tracye Whitehead Stevens
July 7, 2011
Cheri', Nat and Ben....my heart is broken for you at this time. My family has been praying for y'all every night before we went to bed...teaching my children the power of prayer...we will continue...trying to explain to a 7 and 2 yr old is really hard when we don't understand....but this I do know...your family has always been Christian based and there is no doubt where David is rejoicing this very moment...what an inspiration you all have been for us on this journey...continue to stand strong with God's Word...love and big hugs...
July 7, 2011
Cheri and Ann and Ken
We were so sorry to hear about David. He was a wonderful Christian father and leaves a precious legacy for his sons.
Our prayers are with you all.
Love and Blessings
Paul and Roberta Stripling
Nancy Gibson
July 7, 2011
To the Byrum Family
We are praying for your family during this time of loss. Praying that the Lord will carry you in his arms and give you peace and comfort as only He can. May you reflect on the many wonderful memories in the coming days and rejoice that you will see David again one day.
Jack and Nancy Latimer Gibson
Duke and Dorothy Latimer McDonald
Pat Rebres and family
July 7, 2011
Sincere condolences to your family, We were very sorry to here of your loss. Love and prayers.
July 7, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Matt, Buffy, Kaleb, Keeli Nehring
Pat and JT Molder
July 7, 2011
Cindy told me about David's illness and we have been remembering him in prayer. We know how difficult it is to accept the loss of one so young, so talented and so loved. Cindy's husband, Kent, is my cousin. Our love to all of the family.
Kay Sandhoff
July 7, 2011
Dear Cheri,
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.
May God comfort you and give you strength and peace.
July 7, 2011
Cheri,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David was truly a special person. May God bless you with the comfort and peace that only He can give.
Doris and Bernie Schraeder
Jerry and Teresa Shaw
July 7, 2011
Cheri, Nat and Ben: We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Tammie Boisjoli
July 7, 2011
My love and prayers go out to all of David's family. Cheri...time may have moved us apart, but you are always in my heart. My heart breaks for you.
Robin and John Oakes
July 7, 2011
Cheri',
We're so sorry to hear of David's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God's grace and comfort will surround you during this difficult time and the days ahead.
July 7, 2011
Cheri', Nat and Ben,
I am so sorry to hear about David. He was such a sweet guy. May you feel God's presence during this time.
Ralph, Diana, and Joseph Sanchez
Stefanie Fowler
July 7, 2011
Sincere condolences to David's family from all of us at Ratliff Ready-Mix. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Cheryl Hoppe
July 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darrin Davis
July 7, 2011
It was always a pleasure to work with David.
Jerry mckethan
July 7, 2011
We were so sorry about David. Our prayers are with you Nat,and Ben. It seemed like only yesterday that we were talking with youll at M>D>Anderson.He was a great man.Jerry and Ruth McKethan
Becca Ard
July 7, 2011
In memory of David.
Rita Bruton
July 7, 2011
Cheri, Nat, and Ben,
Our love and prayers are with you.
Rita and Brittanny
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