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Kenneth Byers Obituary

?Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church for Kenneth Byers, 47, Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Gadsden, who died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The Revs. Posey and Ethridge will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Watson and Sons Funeral Home directing.
Kenneth Byers was born on April 23, 1962, in Detroit and later moved to Gadsden. He was the second of nine children born to Barbara Byers.
He attended Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church as a child and later attended Friendship Baptist Church in Gadsden. He graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1981.
He moved to Dallas in 1983 and married Gwendolyn Nettles. Their son Kennis was born in April 1989.
Kenny held managerial positions in environmental services for several local DFW hospitals, and was well liked by all who knew and worked with him. He attended Macedonia Ministries in Lewisville, Texas, for several years. During his illness, Kenny accepted Christ as his Savior.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria; two sons, Kennis Cordell, age 20, and Charlie Kent, age 2; mother, Barbara Byers; siblings, Frank (Kathy) Byers, Birmingham, Phillip (Charlotte) Byers, Dewayne Byers, Tara Byers, Michael Byers and Lawanna (Michael) Williams, all of Gadsden, and Aubrey Byers, Harrisburg, Pa. He is also survived by his loving aunts, Linda Wright, Detroit, and Arretta Thomas, Harrisburg, Pa.; in-laws, Mary-Louise and Charles Piper, Hamilton, Mass.; goddaughters, Anisha and Autumn Langston, Flower Mound, Texas; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughters and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight.

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Published by The Gadsden Times on Mar. 10, 2010.

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george sears

March 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Karen Ransaw Phillips

March 12, 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 1998-2010

Tawana Davis

March 10, 2010

My prayers go out to the Byers Family, May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms

Enga & ArieyUna Sturns

March 10, 2010

Peace and Blessings in your time of sorrow.

Snow Family

March 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angela Darrah-Koudjawoo

March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Poohbear was a good person and will be greatly missed.

Sonya Chapman

March 10, 2010

Kenny touhced the lives of people that he had not seen since high school, and I was one of them. It was through our dear friend Vanessa that we would occasionally correspond with each other, and it was during this time that I learned of his illness. I can truly say Kenny fought a good fight, and it was through this battle that he came to know God for himself. Family I pray that your tears of sorrow will become tears of joy because he is gone to be with his Lord where there is no more sickness and pain. I pray you find comfort in knowing this. To God be the Glory!!

William & Darleen Graves

March 10, 2010

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

Cathy Brandstetter

March 9, 2010

Kenny was a wonderful father and a beautiful person. He will be greatly missed.

Vickie Johnson

March 8, 2010

Kenny was a very good friend of mine. I got to know him when I worked for RHD. Kenny was on of the first people that I met when I moved to Dallas in 1988. We always managed to keep in touch throughout the years. I also worked with him at Vencor Hospital/Dallas. He will truly be missed in my heart. I will always cherish the friendship that we had.

Don Seligman

March 6, 2010

Kenny was one of my best friends and also worked several years with me. It's sad to lose a valuable friend and he will be greatly missed by me and my wife. I'll always think of him and cherish the great moments we had together.

Tim Lozier

March 6, 2010

I hired Kenny at IHS/Texas Specialty Hospital as a Housekeeping Supervisor. He was one of the best employees we had and he was one great guy. We had many talks and I considered him to be a friend as well as a co-worker. When I heard that he had passed this week my heart went out to him and his family. We will all miss you Kenny.

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