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David Byrge Obituary
Mr. David I. “Cobb” Byrge, age 70 of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Mr. Byrge was a US Army Veteran and was formerly employed with Precise Corporation in Caryville, and for a time, worked as a Coal Miner. He enjoyed fishing, exploring in the mountains, and was an accomplished guitar player. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda Byrge, parents, Walter and Bertha (Kennedy) Byrge Marlow, step-father, Allen Marlow, and brother, Hobart Byrge.
He is survived by his son, Joe Byrge, step-children, Jennifer West (Jeff), Jeff Blades (Tabitha), and April Reed; grandchildren, Aaron Blades, Kayla Miller, Emily Reed, Michael Partin, Melana Partin, Candace Hutson (Adam), and Mackenzie West; great-grandson, Russell Hutson; brother, Homer Byrge (Joyce); sister, Mazella Vowell (Edgar); Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. Military Honors will be conducted by the Honor Guard of Campbell County at 3:00 PM with a Memorial Service to follow with Rev. Zach Lloyd officiating. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. David I. “Cobb” Byrge.
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