Tom served in the Army for 22 years as a Chaplain. He also served as a pastor at Soperton First Baptist
Church, Pooler First Baptist Church, and Morning Star Baptist Church.
Tom enjoyed preaching, singing, fishing, playing solitaire, and reading. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Byerly; his sons Chris Byerly (Whitney); and Jeremy Byerly; his grandchildren Gracie Anne Byerly, Allie Byerly and Haddon Byerly; his brother Ken Byerly (Ann); and his sister Pam Foose (Ted).
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 16, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 2056 Hiram Douglas Hwy, in Hiram, GA, 30141, with visitation at the church one hour before the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Byerly family.