Harry Lee Byrum, 76, of Van Buren passed from this life February 26, 2019 in Fort Smith. He was born November 19, 1942 in Fort Smith to the late Harry and Dorothy Martin Byrum. After school, Harry enlisted in the U.S. Navy, as a Boiler Technician, was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and took part in the Iran Hostage Crisis. After leaving the Navy, and working job after job, Harry, with his wife’s blessing, reenlisted in the Navy, and this time retired in 1995 as a veteran of the Gulf War. Following the Navy, Harry went to work, and later retired from Tyson Foods.
Harry is survived by his wife, Patty; a daughter, Tanya Carrillo and her husband Ismael; son, Lee Byrum; grandchildren, Christopher Carillo, Cody Adams and Brandy Stringer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Shelly Stringer.
Graveside services, with U.S. Navy Honors, will be 2:00pm Monday, March 4, 2019 at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. The family will greet friend from 1:00 to 3:00pm Sunday March 3, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
