James T. Byrom

Jim-Tom was born in Huntsville, Alabama on April 13, 1932 and shortly thereafter moved to Daytona Beach, Florida when he was three years of age. Jim attended Lenox Elementary and Seabreeze High School (class of 1950) and never missed one day of school in twelve years. Jim was recognized for his athletic abilities playing football, basketball, baseball and track. While in attendance at Seabreeze, the school held the state basketball championship for three years under Coach Joe Nelson, who was a long time friend and mentor.

After preparatory school at Bullis Academy, Jim attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jim played football and was part of the team that beat Old Miss in the Sugar bowl in 1955. Jim then began flight training, earning his wings, at Corpus Christi, Texas and began his years as a Naval Aviator in March of 1957. While in the service he was awarded the Air Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam campaign Medal (Four bronze Stars). He was proud of his service to his country, that he performed with the same faithfulness and honor of which he served his own family.

Jim was a founding member of Community Christian Assembly in Pierson, Florida and served his church and community as an elder for many years.

He is survived by his loving partner in life, his wife, Julia Byrom. He is also survived by his children; his daughter and her husband, Dru and Hunter Lutinski. His two sons, Ronald Byrom, his wife Sharice, Jonathan Byrom, and his wife Lee Ann. Also surviving him are his nine beautiful grandchildren; siblings Abbie and Ben Byrom, brothers, Tyson and Brayden Byrom, sisters Katherine, Sophia, and Vickie Lutinski, and siblings, Alayna and Parker Byrom.

Jim was an amazing man filled with love, honor and true spunk. He had a true passion for his wife, Julia, and lived his marriage with her in a love that lasts beyond time. He loved his children beyond measure and he absolutely delighted in his grandchildren. His example of character and spirit was and always will be an inspiration to his family and those that knew him well.

Special thanks to Cornerstone Hospice, in Leesburg, Florida for their compassionate and loving care.