Retired Master Sergeant Byron L. Workman

Retired Master Sergeant Byron L. Workman obituary

Retired Workman Obituary

XENIA Retired Master Sergeant Byron L. Workman, 52, born on June 10, 1961 to Sarah and Richard Workman of Ohio, passed away August 5, 2013 at Community East Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Employed with Rolls-Royce as an Industrial Security Specialist, he has resided in Indianapolis for the last five years.

Byron joined the United States Air Force in 1980. He honorably served his country and had a distinguished career with numerous commendations until he retired in 2006. In 1983, he married Donna, his wife of 30 years, and celebrated the births of his two sons, Joshua in 1986 and Brenton in 1988. Throughout the years, he has been a member of the Community of Christ Church in Beavercreek, Ohio and a scout leader in the local Boy Scout community both here in Indianapolis and in Valdosta, Georgia. He was a friend, a mentor, and a teacher to many of those around him.

Byron is survived by his wife, Donna (Truxal), two sons, Joshua and Brenton, and one granddaughter, Cecilia; his mother and father, Sarah and Richard Workman; six sisters, Tina Workman, August (Jason) Robinette, Rhonda Brown, Dianna (Richard) Strickland, Angela Vertrees, Jeanette (Sean) Callahan; grandfather, Clarence Cook; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Barbara and David Truxal; two sister-in-laws, Debra (Brad) Pierce and Stacy (David) Martin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Byron was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Edna Workman and Koneta Cook; and four uncles, Robert Workman, James Workman, Wayne Workman, and Michael Cook.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 24, 2013 at Fairview Primitive Baptist Church, 2353 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with the memorial service starting at 11:00 a.m. Byron will be buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Sinking Spring Road, Hillsboro, Ohio. His nephew, Elder Joseph Robinette, will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts of America, www.scouting.org/donate.aspx , or the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.



Published by Xenia Daily Gazette on Aug. 16, 2013.
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Donna and family and Richard/Sarah and family: “there is a balm in Gilead…” We're all hurting from Byron's sudden passing. We recall the good memories shared over the years and are thankful for the times together. We love you all.

Charles&Catherine Greenberg

August 24, 2013

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Praying for you August and the entire family.

Sybrina Davis

August 20, 2013

It was an honor to have called you son and I will always remember the times we were able to go fishing. You were a good man, husband, father and dear friend. I don't ever recall you ever calling me by my first name it was always "Pop or Dad" and we always ended a phone call with a love you. R.I.P son you will forever remain in my heart.
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David Truxal

August 18, 2013

I will truly miss him. He was kind and caring. There are so many memories and story. Working with him was a pleasure.

April Thornton

August 18, 2013

We will always cherish and remember the days we shared while stationed with you and Byron in South Dakota. Even though its been a time since we visited, me and Bernie always talked about those there. May God strengthen you and we will continue to pray for you. Love you.

Cornelius Jackson

August 18, 2013

May God give comfort and peace to the family as their beloved Byron rests in His loving arms. God Bless you Tina and everyone who loved him.

Theresa Golden

August 18, 2013

I WILL ALWAYS HAVE you in my HEART...MEMORIES can never be gone, of the great man,son,husband,father,uncle, cousin and most of ALL a SOLDIER who SERVED us for our FREEDOM. RIP our NEPHEW. Uncle Dave & Aunt Penny

Dave/Penny Workman

August 17, 2013

Sorry I hadn't seen ya in a long time. Doesn't mean I didn't care or hadn't thought of you. I'm praying for your family. Your passing on is hard on them all. I know you will watch over them. I know I will see again just hope it's not to soon. Love ya

Shelly Workman Horton

August 17, 2013

I love you Byron an I will remember all the good times we had at ballgames growing watching our dads play,you are on of the most precious memories I have of growing up,you where a great cousin and an even better friend to me,I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS

Jimmy Workman

August 17, 2013

Another classmate gone too soon. Praying for you August and entire Workman family. God Bless

August 17, 2013

Love you and will miss you dearly Uncle Byron... Wish I could be there my heart and prayers are with you all

Autum Robinette

August 17, 2013

We are praying for the Workman Family that God will keep you in the Hollow of his mighty hand.

Anita & Herb Crosswhite

August 17, 2013

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