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1936
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2015
Clarence Byler Obituary
Virginia Beach - Clarence Harvey (Curly) Byler left this world for higher ground Monday, January 05, 2015. Curly passed peacefully in his own bed after 93 years of doing it his way. Born in Burton, Ohio, his family moved to Princess Anne County in 1936. An avid pilot, Mr. Byler was a proud member of the United States Air Force and later a member of Virginia's Aviation Board. Curly leaves behind three grateful and loving children, Kathryn Nell Byler, Gary Clarence Byler and David Parker Byler and their mother, Virginia Byler, along with 10 very saddened grandchildren, Patrick, Andrew, Kristina and Daniel Byler Clark, Georgia Cate, Emma Grace and Levi Curtis Byler and Parker, Dustin and Brooke Byler. Also surviving Curly is his sister, Verna Yoder, and hundreds of cousins, nieces and grand nephews across the United States.
Mr. Byler was a member of the Khedive Temple Masonic lodge having served as Captain of the Motor Patrol and President of the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps. From humble beginnings, Curly became one of Virginia Beach's top residential developers and is known for creating the Larkspur neighborhood as well as many commercial and residential projects. Highly regarded by all who came in contact with him, his good works and memories will live on.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Charity United Methodist Church, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or the Jennifer and Sarah Byler Foundation.
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Joe Canada
January 1, 2023
He was a wonderful person who contributed so much to the betterment of our city. He was a good friend.
Cecilia Romanus
February 11, 2015
May you rest in peace, you great gentleman.
January 12, 2015
Everyone from Tripps Restaurant sends our deepest condolences. We will miss Curly and our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Charles McCoy
January 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of Curley's passing.
He built my first house on Five Forks Road in the Thoroughgood Development in 1957.
This was the second house built on Five Forks Road.
Curley was an honest builder and am sure that he will be missed.
Darleen Coco
January 11, 2015
I had the privilege and honor of working for Mr. Byler (Curley) for 8 years and witnessing his daily work ethics and his loving relationship with his children and grandchildren. Only this amazing man could have led this amazing life and will be remembered by so many whose lives he has touched. May his soul rest in peace until we see him again.
Becky Lucas
January 10, 2015
Curly, your light will be forever in my heart, your beautiful smile forever etched in my memory. Thank you for so many years of special times in my life . I miss you my sweet man! And so..... Like the song you love says, "Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on earth is done .....Go to heaven a shouting, love for the father and the son.'
Barry Little
January 9, 2015
A 10 year business partnership with Curly gave my dad a great friend and me a mentor for 35 years. Curly was a man of integrity whose handshake was better than any contract. Gary, Kathy, and David your dad was true gift and he will be missed.
Janie Brazier
January 9, 2015
Love and blessings to the Byler family.
Pastor Aaron Wheeler Sr.
January 9, 2015
We have lost a blessed friend, Heaven has gained a humble giant in service for human kind. Our prayers and thoughts are with my friends, Kathrine, Gary, David and the entire Byler Nation. .......Pastor Aaron Wheeler Sr.
January 9, 2015
Love & prayers to the family. The shrine motor corps Internationally will miss his quality expertise ans wisdom. I personally will always miss my mentor of shrine and business wisdom .
Love ya my brother.
Rick Landers
Chuck Smith
January 8, 2015
He is with God now. The peace that passes all understanding.
January 8, 2015
My sincere condolences to Kathryn and the Byler Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faith Williams
January 8, 2015
Our saddened hearts and deepest prayers are with Kathy, David, and Gary and the entire family. Curly touched many lives with his unending kindness and with his warm infectious smile, which we will all miss so much... God bless each of you with His comfort daily..... Willie and Carolyn Yoder
Carole Teaters
January 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have known Curly for many years. I use to work for Byler Realty. He will be greatly missed.
Paul and Joan Sciortino------Brookes
January 7, 2015
Paul and I had so many fun times with Curly and his best friend,of 20 years, Becky. Paul, being in WW11 like Curly and familiar with so many people involved in politics, they always had a lot of stories to tell..Curly, will be greatly missed.
January 7, 2015
Curley was a great man and helped make our city what it is today. He will be missed. Joe Canada
Gregory Londa
January 7, 2015
Great Uncle Curly will be missed by all. RIP dear uncle, and our condolences to Kathy, David, and Gary, and your families. ~Gregory & Londa
January 7, 2015
Curly was a very close friend of our families. His passing is very sad and he will surely be missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.
Bill Sirine -- Virginia Beach
Sal Coco
January 7, 2015
My heart goes out to your family. I had just played a board game with Curly, that he really enjoyed playing and winning this past October 2014. He truly was a great person. My family and I will miss him dearly.
Shirley Bracey and family
January 7, 2015
we have lost a very influential and loving man of this era he surely will be missed but not forgotten my love goes to curly and of course to his family go rest high on that mountain top
Leigh Ann Childress
January 7, 2015
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CURLY WAS AN AWESOME MAN... I WILL MISS HIM!
GOD BLESS
Karen Lucas-Boynton
January 7, 2015
Curly was one of the nicest, wisest, funniest, and THE best SORRY game player I know!! True man of character. I will miss him very much and I'm so grateful for our friendship.
January 7, 2015
Mr. Byler was a loving inspiration to me and the chance to give him a hug and kiss last August after so many years, fills my heart with joy.
With Sympathy,
Cherry Evans,
Virginia Department of Aviation
ROBIN AND RUDY BARNES
January 7, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Regina Starnes
January 7, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him with a big smile on his face. He was a special person and will be missed.
Frances Germanos
January 7, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Curly and express our sincere sympathy to all of the Byler family. Curly was certainly a man who knew how to embrace life and to live it to the absolute fullest. May God bless you all and may the memories made over the years keep his spirit near to you. John and Frances Germanos
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