Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our beloved friend. Tom was such a devoted, caring friend and is sorely missed. 
He and Larry were 3 months apart in age, Larry being the oldest. The two of them had great sport on their birthdays teasing each other about getting old. 
Tom was a second Dad to our son Chris, which made it easier for us when we moved back to SE Ks, knowing Tom had a watchful eye on him. 
Tom will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We have been truly blessed in knowing him. 
I know in my heart he and Larry are enjoying their reunion in heaven.
Our deepest condolences and love to his wonderful family. 
With love to all
Evelyn


I first met Tom when we were little kids and his Grandparents lived next door to my family in Kansas City.  Later in high school, we had one date (his Dad drove), played tennis on the Plaza and he introduced me to his buddy, Mike Sullivan.  I called him with condolences when his first wife died of cancer on the One Year Anniversary of their marriage.  He followed me through my parents in KC when I married and moved to Wisconsin.  I was one of the friends he stayed in touch with through the years.  He hated being called Tommy, he once sent me flowers when I was going through a hard patch.  I just felt it in my heart that he was gone when I brought up this obituary this morning.  God Speed, Tom.  See you on the other side one day.  

Steve Pierce
Friend

Tom and I were friends for over 40 years. We had many memorable 
fishing and hunting trips together. Our families did many things together and we enjoyed vacations and many trips to the lake. Tom became a strong Christian man and grew in his faith through many years in BSF. I loved to watch Tom grow in his faith in Jesus Christ.
Tom is now with our Lord and I look forward to seeing him again.

Tom and I were classmates at De La Salle and graduated together over 50 years ago. I have a lot of good memories of our escapades back then.  After reconnecting at our 50th class reunion we have gotten together for meals with a few of our other classmates the last few years to remember the "good old days". Tom was a good friend and we talked frequently on the phone. I will miss those talks and will remember his sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest peacefully with the angels my friend, will see you at our next reunion in heaven.

So sorry to hear about Toms passing. We were in elementary school together and our parents were great friends. 

I have known Tom for a couple of years and became close as we studied Gods word with other believers, who like Tom, have placed their faith and trust in Jesus , the Christ, our Lord and Savior. Tom was such a special brother to all of us! He had a strong inquisitive mind and would always have a comment on how God’s word spoke to him during his quiet time! Even when he was bed ridden, he would attend Bible study by zoom and share what he learned that week. I had the opportunity to visit Tom in Kansas and when I was departing he told me if God called him home, he was ready because his sins were covered by the blood of Christ and his bags were always packed! I’m sure he had a lot of questions for God that have been answered by now! Well done Tom! Can’t wait to see you again!

My son and I always enjoyed pheasant hunting at Colby with Tom.  Great sense of humor

OBITUARY

Thomas Eugene Byrne

23 October, 1946 – 2 May, 2023

Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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