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1961
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2016
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Eddie Byers Obituary
MANITO - Eddie Joe Byers Jr., 55, of Manito passed away at 4:29 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Pekin Hospital. He was formerly of Creve Coeur.
Born Jan. 8, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Eddy Joe Byers and Judy A. (Thompson) Byers, he married Janice Pope.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Judy and Jesse Davis of Danville; his father and stepmother, Joe and Frida Byers of Chesnee, South Carolina; two daughters, Heather (Donald Jaegle) Byers of Bellevue and Amanda Byers of Peoria; two sons, Ronnie Byers and Kevin (Jackie McGirvin) Byers, both of Peoria; and one brother, Jeff (Marci) Byers of Cary, North Carolina. He also leaves his longtime girlfriend, Wendy L. Rogers of Manito.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Phelicia Byers; and one brother, Stephen Byers.
Eddie had served in the United States Navy.
A self-employed carpenter, Eddie owned and operated Byers Construction in Central Illinois for many years.
He was a fan of NASCAR and enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and camping. Eddie also was very adventurous and humorous yet kindhearted. He was his family's superhero.
Eddie was of the Baptist faith.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor John Plunkett will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2141 West White Oaks Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Sure miss ya buddy!!!
Jake Greenhalgh
February 1, 2019
My world my biggest influence in my life. He took role as my stepfather and was a damn good one too. I called him dad. He was always motivating me to be the best I could be. I still read his obituary every night before bed. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I worked with him in his successful construction crew for years, we did a hell of a lot of work together. Whether i got paid or not it didn't matter to me. I was glad to help out the man I respected more than anyone.
judy davis
April 25, 2017
to my eldest son and his brother i miss you both so very much i loved and still love you both so very much
Amanda Byers
January 8, 2017
Happy birthday dad. Tell uncle steve hey for me i love ya
Cathy Hilton Jeffries
December 27, 2016
Remembering fun times with you and all the Creve Coeur classmates and wishing I had not lost track of you in recent years. Sending prayers to your family.
Halloween fun 2009
Cathy Hilton Jeffries
December 27, 2016
You had a special charm my friend.
Allison Demanes
December 26, 2016
kay heren
December 22, 2016
so sorry to all the family he was a great person will be truly missed
December 19, 2016
IM SORRY TO HERE ABOUT EDDIE HE WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND AND CO WORKER OF MINE IN THE 90S ! I REGRET EVER LOSING TOUCH WITH HIM HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A HELL OF A FIEND ! HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY ! RIP MY FRIEND YOUR OLD BUDDY ED GOINS
American Heart Association
December 18, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family today and always.
Stephanie Phelps-Stecken
December 18, 2016
No words can express the sorrow that I feel right now...I just saw you and Wendy at Menards and I thank God that I gave you a hug so you would know how very dear you are to me...to all of us. Mom was heart broken when I broke the news...for every time she wanted something done at her home....she would call me and say .."Call Eddie"....you and your crew have been there for my whole family not only as handymen but also friends!! RIP my dear friend.....please find D.....I am sure she will be waiting with that big ole smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family!!! You will be missed so very...very....much!!
Eddie and Timmy
Stephnie Phelps-Stecken
December 18, 2016
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Dec
21
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory - Creve Coeur405 Rusche Avenue, Creve Coeur, IL 61610
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21
Funeral
2:00 p.m.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory - Creve Coeur405 Rusche Avenue, Creve Coeur, IL 61610
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