Joseph D. Byers

Joseph “Joe” Byers of Juno Beach, Florida, age 68, passed unexpectedly on April 25th. He was born in Missouri, the third of four brothers, to parents Jack and Patricia Byers who both preceded him in death.

Joe graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1969. He married Vicky Byers, formerly of Otsego, Michigan, in 1975. Joe had an entrepreneurial spirit. He and Vicky owned and operated several auto parts stores in Michigan in the 1980s. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1988 and went on to start up a software company with his wife, his brothers, Mark and Ron, and sisters-in-law, Janet and Sandy. This small start-up became his life’s work and passion, growing into a company that eventually involved all of his brothers and many other members of his family. Joe was proud of his relationships with employees and colleagues, many of whom became his closest friends. He was always especially proud that DSS, Inc. is focused on service to Veterans.

Joe will be remembered by all as a hardworking family man. Never one to be idle, Joe relished his work and found joy in his off-time by gathering with family and friends, cruising on his boat and doting on his grandchildren. In recent years, he and his wife enjoyed spending their summers with family on the lake.

Joe is survived by his wife, Vicky; his children, Christopher (Andrea), Mandy (Matthew) and Jodey (Michael); grandchildren, Hannah, Aden, Leah, Anna and Martha; his brothers, Ronald (Sandy), Mark (Janet) and Gary (Linda); his Aunt Kay Fugate and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws with whom he has remained close over the years.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, internment services are currently being planned for June 2021. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) or the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.