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1936
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James Byrom Obituary
April 2, 1936 - January 26, 2017
Montezuma, GA- Funeral services for James Augustus Byrom, Sr. "Mr. B" will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Baptist Church in Montezuma, with Pastor Allen Waters officiating.
James grew up in Macon and graduated from Ballard-Hudson High School and his beloved Fort Valley State College. James was formerly employed at Pabst Brewery in Perry, Georgia. After his retirement from Pabst in 1988, he began his teaching career with the Sumter County School System where he taught Agricultural Education. He worked part-time at the Montezuma Motor Company as a car salesman. He was a member of the Red Devils Motorcycle Club. In 2008, he was elected as the District 5 representative on the Macon County Board of Education. He served eight years as a board member, attending his last meeting in December 2016. James served as the General Manager at West's Mortuary, a family business that he truly loved. He was also a proud member of the Lamda Lamda Lamda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
James was a member of the Macon County Alumni Chapter of The Fort Valley State University. He was also a dedicated supporter of the Dawg Pound, a community-based organization that supports the Macon County High School Bulldogs. On Thursday, January 26, 2017, his earthly walk came to a peaceful end while a patient at the Houston County Healthcare Center in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Survivors include his children: Darryl Byrom (Amanda) and James "Jimmy" Byrom, Jr. (Lula), Montezuma, Georgia, Robert "Bobby" Byrom (Crystal), Commerce, Georgia, Marcus Byrom (Shalonda), Kennesaw, Georgia, Angela Shelley and Curtis Caldwell, Montezuma, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law: Bessie and Jessie Warren, Montezuma, GA; uncle, Frederick West, Jackson, Georgia; other devoted family and friends.
West's Mortuary in Montezuma and Americus have charge of arrangements
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Gail Rumph
February 1, 2017
My deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family during these times of your loss love one. May God continue to bless you.
Philomenia Mason Coley
February 1, 2017
My memories of James in the neighborhood and early childhood days remain very vivid in my mind. Please know that my sympathy is extended to ALL of you during these hours of bereavement. Continue to trust God.
Alphonso (Coach) Varner
January 31, 2017
My deepest sympathy is with the family.
The light of a beautiful soul never goes out.
Gary Jones
January 31, 2017
We spent much of our youth at the brewery. Good times were had by all. May God rest his soul and comfort his loved ones.
January 31, 2017
Marcus and Bobby, I am so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I remember him from my days as a teacher in Macon County. I taught with your Mom and taught both of you in Physical Education. Both of your parents were always so nice. Prayers of comfort are being said for you all during this time.
willie shennett
January 31, 2017
may God you all at this time of loss.
Faye
January 31, 2017
May the God of comfort give you peace in the days and weeks to come.
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