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Robert Gerald "Jerry" Byers, 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Jerry was born in Rutherfordton August 27, 1942, to Gertrude Sisk Byers and Marvin Hampton Byers.
Jerry graduated a proud RS Central Hilltopper and continued his education at Western Carolina University.
Jerry was a member of the Army National Guard and had a fulfilling career in textile manufacturing of over 40 years at Spindale Mills, Stonecutter Mills, Marion Manufacturing, Mastercraft, and Hamrick Mills.
Jerry was a member of Second Baptist Church. Jerry served as a mentor with the McNair Educational Foundation for over 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dianne (Earley) Byers, daughter Crystal Byers Garner (Randy) of San Diego, CA, two grandchildren, brother, Charles "Bud" Byers (Melba) of Ellenboro, and sister, Ruby Byers Bright of Rutherfordton.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Willia Mae Byers Cooper, and his brother, William "Jim" Byers.
There was a Celebration of Life Service January 21 at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
