He was born on October 2, 1922 in Augusta County and was the son of the late, Harry E. and Carletta Landes Byers.
Harry graduated from Weyers Cave High School, Bliss Electrical College and Dunsmore Business College. During WWII he served with the US Army in the European Theatre. He was a maintenance supervisor with Westinghouse, now McQuay before retiring. He moved from Staunton to the Tenth Legion community where he resided for 29 years.
On January 1, 1982 he married the former, Margaret Thompson, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Larry Byers of Suffolk; and a grandson, Robert Byers of Minneapolis, MN.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 5, 2013 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at Lacey Spring Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sentara Hospice, c/o RMH Foundation, 2010 Health Campus Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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