He was retired from TVA and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Ramsey Byrom; son, Eric Byrom; daughter, Myra Byrom; Uncles, Dean Cruce, Ferdie Cruce; cousins, Earl McGuire III, Cynthia Wade, Philip Cruce, Donna Kocka, Brian Cruce and Angie Lovelady; Cousins, Evelyn Wilcox, Nancy McBrearty and Harmon Persons; nephews, Joel Byrom and Edward Byrom; Niece, Beverly Elliott; many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harmon Alexander Byrom and Edith Cruce Byrom; siblings, Edward Louis Byrom Sr. and Sally Byrom
A private family graveside service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway. Please share your memories online at: ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com