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BYUS William J. Byus, age 57, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2010. Joe was preceded in death by his father William Byus and mother Frances Byus. He is survived by son, Adam Diles; brothers, Johnny, Harry, Larry, Roger, Danny, Mark and Rodney; sisters, Teri (Byus) Gignac and Connie (Byus) Cannon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was a member of Victorious Living Christian Center and was loved by all. Friends may call at 4-5:30 p.m. at Victorious Living Christian Center, 2735 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio 43123, where a Memorial Service for Joe will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Pastor Ed Akers officiating.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 5, 2010.

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Tarry Byus Gignac

January 24, 2025

I love and miss you brother

Connie Cannon

December 30, 2024

You are loved and missed beyond words, until we meet again RIP. Say hi to the family.

Sheila Byus-Francis

May 13, 2010

To my loving precious Uncle Joe,
I have wonderful memories of you and I when I was a little girl. Many pictures of me on your lap. one of the last times I talked to you you told your friends that I've always been your girl! you said I act like grandma. I was devastated when I heard you left us but as I sit and think of Heaven above Im reminded you are there. I think of you often and tears still roll down my cheeks then Jesus sweetly whispers, "Don't cry my child you'll see him again!" So Im comforted in that reality! When I think of you I see that BIG smile and the love you had for your family. I will forever cherish our memories and I'll see you again! I love you and miss you more then I could ever explain. Hope you're having a great time with grandma, hugs and kisses to both of you!!!! Love always your niece Sheila

January 9, 2010

I love you and miss you Uncel Joe!

Love Melody

January 8, 2010

Uncle Joe-

Our time together was short but memorable- I thought you were a pretty cool guy. I think you were living in Texas most of the time I was with my Dad. Eventhough you weren't close by; I knew you because the family cherished you from afar. I will always hold a fondness in my heart for all of the Byus Family (my family) despite what has changed. R.I.P Joe and I pray for your loved ones.

Love,
Heather Ann Carroll (Keaton)
Daughter of Mark Byus

January 7, 2010

From one you will never know, but knows all of you. See Christ's plan for you and know that your times are not your own, none of ours are our own. In Christ.

Gerald & Pat Rodgers

January 7, 2010

Joe you will be truly missed!!!!
Your kindness, your laughter, and that so kind silly looking grin. I am so glad that Gerald & I came by Galen & Connies' Christmas Day. Connie said"take a bite of this cake". You said "I can't eat another bite" You took the bite, and said"give me a fork", and you smiled that little cute smile and that was how Gerald & I last seen you. What a wonderful last memory. We will see you again in Heaven one Day Buddy. Love You,Gerald & Pat Rodgers. Hey Joe, GO BUCKS!!! lol

kayla fink(wheeeler)

January 7, 2010

To My Family...
I am here! i mAy not be here in person but i' here with you in your heart your soul your memerious. iam the love you give to each other. so please dont cry dont be sad that i am gone! like i said i am the thoughts you think i am the wispers that you here in the wind. I'm the tears you cry, your love. i am in you childerns sweet eyes. i am the look you give one another. to my family dont cry dont be sad i am here with you always and forever i love you all......
in loving memory to uncle joe

i love you uncle joe love kayla fink(wheeler)

Barbara Byus

January 7, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

January 6, 2010

To the Byus family, My heart goes out to each of you. Love one another always. I know how much family meant to Joe, Cherish his memories. L

Larry Byus

January 6, 2010

Joe,i miss you so much...im having a really hard time with your death,struggling everyday im so far gone sometimes i feel like ill never make it back.Your my little brother but most times we're like a son.I think of you morning,noon and night and not just now because your not with us anymore,i always did i love you with all my heart and i miss you so dearly it makes my heart ache i feel like i can't breath.You have always been loved by all,you lived life to the fullest we had more than our share of great times together and thats what ill keep in my heart,always.I love you little brother to the fullest meaning of the word and miss you just as much,and one day i just might join you and be with my little bro again.Love you & miss you always. Larry Byus!

Mike Evans

January 6, 2010

Joe, you have been and always will be my friend. That is something that distance and time would never diminish. You will be missed.

Alyssa S. Byus

January 5, 2010

I will never forget all of the fun times weve had together. You were one of my favorite uncles and anyone would be lucky to have you in their lives i am happy i got the chance to spend mine with you. Ill always charish the fact you were so happy and laughed about everything, Ill always love you so much, love your Neice Alyssa Byus

William A. Byus

January 5, 2010

Uncle Joe, there are a lot of memories with you that I will hold dear in my heart of the times weve all spent together.
On New Years Eve we were all playing cards, and we thought we cleaned up everything after, but when I heard the news I will always remember looking next to me and seeing a JOKER card on the floor, i know you were there with me that night, I will have you in my heart forever, love your Nephew Bill Byus

JOYCE KIRK

January 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ronda Kirk-O'Reilly

January 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ronda (Kirk) O'Reilly

January 5, 2010

Ill never forget the time you spent with us as kids and the love you made us feel in our hearts for you,i have missed having you in my life for a long time but cherish the memories i have of you.I know family meant the world to you uncle Joe,and you will always mean the world to me.Ill miss you always,love you forever and keep you in my heart for the rest of my life.Your neice Kimberly Jo

January 5, 2010

uncle joe i luv u and u will be greatly missed!!!!Always remember u were my tooth fairy haha, i will never forget saving my teeth for u and u giving me all the money in ur pocket!!! u will always remain in my heart here or there or where ever either of us are. ronnie says u were always a good man and rest in paradise!!!luv u always melissa francis and ronnie barrowman!!!

January 5, 2010

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERVICES FOR JOE WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6th!!!!

4-5:30 pm Calling hours
5:30 pm memorial Service

Everything will be held at Victorious Living Christian Center 2735 Cols St Grove City Ohio 43123

Jean Kirk

January 5, 2010

Byus Family,
I will always remember the fun times we had growing up with Joe, He will be in our hearts forever!!! God Bless

Me and Joe

Rodney Byus

January 5, 2010

Joe,
I will always cherish our wonderful times we spent together, and I will never forget visiting with you in Grapevine(fun with the new F-150). I will always remember the unselfishness you always showed to each of us and how much stronger you made me. The memories of our times together will live on forever. As a "big brother" you were like a father to me, and I learned so much from you. Thank you for helping to make me the man I am today. I love you and you will be forever missed.
Love your little bro ~ Rod

January 5, 2010

I love you buddy, I thank God that I was able to be named after you. You are a clown.
love you forever
Connie Jo

Pastor Ed and Tammie

January 5, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family, we loved Joe and we will miss him...Connie we are praying for you!

Andrea Daugherty (Silcott)

January 5, 2010

Joe I will always cherish the times Billy, Heather and I spent with you. May you rest in peace now and remain alive within us by the memories you have left.
Love Always,
Andrea, Heather and Joe

Tina Williams

January 5, 2010

Miss you and love you always.

January 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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