his home in Lutz, FL.
Born in Hope, Arkansas on June 27, 1939, Jerry was one of nine children.
1961 was a pivotal year for Jerry. He graduated from the University of
Arkansas with a mechanical engineering degree, married Betty Lou Walters
and began a career of over 40 years working for oil companies.
He began his career with Gulf Oil which took him from Port Arthur, TX to
Cincinnati OH, Pittsburg, PA and Houston, TX. His son Don Allen Byers
was born on August 18th, 1969 in Cincinnati. After 24 years with Gulf he
joined Mobil Oil which opened literally a world of opportunities. He traveled
to Indonesia, Qatar, Spain, Japan, Italy, France, England, Canada, Norway
and Venezuela. Jerry retired in 2000 living in Dallas, TX but continued
contract work in Tokyo and Paris. In 2010 he moved to Florida to be closer
to his grandchildren.
Jerry was a member of Westtown Church in Tampa and is survived by his
wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Byers; his son Don Allen Byers; his daughter-inlaw
Melina Haeussler Byers and his grandchildren Brandon Allen Byers
and Madeline Starr Byers.
Due to the pandemic, a graveside service will be held in his hometown of
Hope, AR when it is deemed safe for family to travel. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Westtown Church, 13521 Race Track Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626 or https://www.westtownchurch.org/give/.
