Eddie Charles Byas

1954 - 2017

Eddie Charles Byas obituary, 1954-2017, Pontiac, MI

Eddie Charles Byas

1954 - 2017

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

Eddie Byas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 10, 2017.
Eddie Charles Byas of Pontiac, departed this life on May 5, 2017. He is the son of the late Benjamin and Idella Byas. Mr. Byas is the father of; Tanisha Byas, Tracy Magee, Benjamin Byas and Step Father of Carolyn Hanley-Watkins. He is also survived by his siblings; Elizabeth Green, Patricia (Robert) Jones, Dora (Leonard) Cole, Dorothy Cole, Wayne Byas, Joanne (Thomas) Byas-White and the late John Byas and Ronnie Lee Cook. Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Mr. Byas retired from General Motors after many years of service.


Mr. Eddie Charles Byas will lie in repose on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road Pontiac, Michigan 48341. From 12pm until 8pm, Mr. Byas Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Cobb's Funeral Home Chapel at 11am. The family will receive friends at 10:30am prior to the service. Mr. Byas will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan. 48442.

Any further questions please call Cobb's Funeral Home at (248)-858-2640.

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April 11, 2020

Patricia Jones posted to the memorial.

May 21, 2017

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May 17, 2017

Mitchell Family posted to the memorial.

Patricia Jones

April 11, 2020

I miss you

herman combs

May 21, 2017

you will be missed. we had a many good days, my prayer to the byas family.

Mitchell Family

May 17, 2017

Our family is so sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences are with you all at this difficult time.

Arletta Dilworth

May 17, 2017

To the entire Byas Family, May the Lord continue you to wrap His loving Arms around all of you at this most difficult time. God rest Eddie's soul. Praying for you all.

Richard Dillon

May 13, 2017

May The Lord grace & mercy come into ur heart like the cool winds of the night! Know words can replace your loss ' of your dear brother but know he's still good at times like this !

Sheila, Linda and Joyce Jackson

May 12, 2017

To the entire Byas family we are praying for strength and healing during this difficult time. We all share that Luther Street family love!

Doris Cole-Scruggs

May 11, 2017

My God grant each of you the strength thats needed at this difficult time and may the love and memories of your dearly departed brother bring you grate comfort at each thought of him. Praying for the family.

Clancy Samples

May 11, 2017

You will be greatly missed my friend! RIH and prayers sent up for the Byas family!! Clancy and the Samples family

Earnestine and David Gardner

May 11, 2017

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie! We grew up together on Luther St. The Earl's loved the Byas's and vice versa. His spirit will continue to live on thru each of u! Continue to trust God to carry you thru this time! You will see ur brother again! God bless you! The Earl Family

Dianthia Spann

May 11, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Praying Gods loving hand keep and strengthen you. Bless you all

Linda Grandberry

May 10, 2017

My condolences to the family. May God watch over the Byas family during this difficult time.

Renee Smoot

May 10, 2017

Sending condolences to the family.
Renee Smoot & Houston Family

Rev & Mrs Tommy G. Dean

May 9, 2017

Sending our condolences & prayers to the Family.

May 9, 2017

My condolences to the Byas family. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all....Melinda Hansley Price

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