Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:43 am

Bruce Byers, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Bruce was born January 5, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Raleigh Byers and Etheleen Bradley Byers. He worked for General Fireproofing for 20 years before retirement. He was a member of West Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Wilkie and his brother, Gene Byers.

Left to treasure his memory are his sisters, Joyce McCurry of West Columbia, SC and Betty Byers of Forest City; brother, Joe Byers of Bostic and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held at Harrelson Funeral Chapel March 8 with Rev. Carroll Page officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.