Richard (Rick) E. Byers

Rick is survived by his wife Donna of 34 years, son James (Jamie) R. Byers, daughter Kimberly L. Andy (Byers), sister Nancy L. Hastings (Byers), brother-in-law, Louis E. Hastings, grandchildren, nephews, and extended family. Rick was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. He is preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) E. Byers and Carmen S. Byers (Starbuck).

Rick loved carpentry and owned his own general contracting business for 37+ years until he was forced to stop due to his illness. He enjoyed sports and played tennis and football in his younger years. He coached and sponsored several youth baseball teams. He also enjoyed cooking and reading.

He served as a board member and as President for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Rick was always there to help friends and family with carpentry projects or whatever else they needed him for.

We want to give special thanks to the exceptional nurses at the Memorial Hospital, Memorial City oncology floor for their diligence and care. Also, we want to thank Angelica with Silverado Hospice for her loving compassion.

Funeral services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home in the chapel on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service Rick will be laid to rest at the Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.