Richard (Rick) Alan Byars passed peacefully away October 19, 2019 after a year long battle with ALS. Rick was born in Toccoa, Georgia on Oct. 30, 1952 to Bill and Bonnie Boyette Byars. He is predeceased by his father, Bill. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie, sisters, Julie and Gina Byars and his loving wife of 31 years, Janice. Rick served in the US Army Reserve and was employed by several companies in the area and retired from Ametek in 2018.
He was beloved by his mother, sisters, wife and extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews and his sister and brother-in-laws and mother and father-in-law. He was a tender, gentle, trustworthy soul. We will miss and love him always.