George W. Byers Jr.

Born in Columbus Ohio to George and Dorothy Byers who preceded him in death along with his loving wife Diane Nolan Byers, George Byers IV, and Jenny Byers McCloskey. George, known as Buddy or Bubba by his grandchildren, graduated from the Columbus Academy and attended Ohio University.

He is survived by his three children, Lynn Barno, George Byers III, and Beth Sells, 6 grandchildren and 16 great children.

Buddy was active in the sport of power boat racing for over 80 years, being the youngest member admitted to the Scioto Boat Club. As a driver he set many speed records in the 7-liter class, with 5 consecutive National Championships and a world record that still stands. He served as the APBA chairman for the Unlimited for many years.

Buddy was very active in the Columbus Auto Dealers Association while running a very successful group of automobile dealerships in Central Ohio . He served on the Columbus International Airport Commission for twenty years, three terms as president, being a pilot himself. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers he had at the Bluebird in London, Ohio and Ohio Valley Hospice for the trying times.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 9, 2023 at 2pm followed by a visitation until 5pm at Schoedinger Midtown, 229 East State St. Columbus, Ohio 43215.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the APBA Historical Society, 1505 Woodside Lane, Elm Grove, WI 53122.