Born March 21, 1952 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Mickey and Essie Faye Tolliver Byars.
Doug was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, skiing and being with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Byars, a sister, Carolyn Lynn Byars and a step-brother, Russell Coleman.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie Tolliver Byars of the residence
A step-son, Ricky Broyles of Saulsville
A step-daughter, Lisa Broyles of Huntington
A brother, Michael Ray Byars of McGraws
A sister, Sheila Kay Looper and her husband, Scott of Anderson, IN
2 step-sisters, Linda Lafferty and Debbie Trump both of McGraws
A step-grandson, Matt Broyles of Saulsville
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Hurd officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to extend their condolences may do so by visiting www.calfeefuneralservice.com.
