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Willie Thomas Byars, Jr., 38 of Charlotte passed away on Saturday November 24, 2012. Willie was born on December 7, 1973 in Waterbury, Connecticut, a son of Willie Thomas Byars, Sr. and Eugeneia Arnold Byars.
Willie was a 1991 graduate of Crosby High School in Waterbury, he had worked for Allstate as a customer service representative, and most recently for Philip Morris. Willie attended Victory Christian Center, Charlotte.
Survivors: In addition to his parents Willie is survived by, two sisters, Rosalind Cicily Byars of Charlotte, and Elizabeth Byars Watts and husband Leander of Pageland, SC, his brother, Eugene Claude Byars and wife Kara of Rock Hill, SC. And several aunts, uncles, cousins, neices and nephews.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Byars family. Online condolences may be made at www.mycarolinacremation.com.
Shannon Ellis says
It’s been a very long time since we saw each other last. I clearly remember you making us laugh with your dancing antics. Life gets away from us and contact becomes lost. Praying that you did not suffer and that our family makes it through the grieving process together. God has us covered and you as well. Rest your weary heart.
Haaron Ramey says
I am truly saddened by this tragic loss. I want to wish everyone eventual peace that loved and cared for him.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Raymond Byars says
This is a tragedy of the worse kind. Let God guide all of us but especially Uncle Willie, Aunt Gina, Elizabeth, Rosalind and Eugene. Your loss is felt by all of us and my heart goes out to you during this tragic time. Just know that I am here for all of you should you need me for anything. I pray that your healing will begin swiftly. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Michael Ellis says
It was truly a sad day when I got the news of our tragic loss. My prayers go out to Uncle Willie,Aunt Gina,Rosalind,Elizabeth,and Eugene. May our loss serve as a symbol that nothing is more important than family. You will truly be missed cuz.
Shaneika Byars says
I wish I could gather the right words to make your pain less and offer you some comfort.
Although you are my family- living afar, you are always in my thoughts. With heartfelt sympathy and love, may God bless you.
Auntie Angel says
What is heavy? Sea-sand and sorrow; What are brief? Today and tomorrow; What are frail? Spring blossoms and youth; What are deep? The ocean and the truth.
My heart is broken and so very, very sad! You are missed and you are so loved! Wishing peace to the family and loved ones.
Glenda Arnold Davis says
“Heaven has gained another angel. God always gives us rainbows after thunderstorms…may God’s peace be with you and your family in time of grieving.” To the Byars family keep holding on to God’s Unchanging Hand. Willie Thomas Byars will truly be missed.
This load the family is carrying is indeed a heavy burden but we must remember to lean and depend on Jesus. He will make our burdens light. Submitted on behalf of the Arnold Family.
Glenda Arnold Davis says
Submitted on Behalf the Arnold Family, Jacksonville, N.C. Gina in the words of Aunt Clara “It’s gonna be alright, baby. Just keep looking to the hills which cometh your help. Cause all our help come from the Lord.” Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Byars says
Uncle Willie and family, I have been trying to find the right words to express how deeply sorry I am about your loss, but the truth is there are no right words. There is nothing but feelings and emotions that run deep. You are in my prayers and my heart breaks a little every time I think about what you must be going through right now. Cousin Willie was no just family he was my friend and he will be truly missed more than you will ever know. As a mother I do not think there is a greater loss than that of a child and for that alone you have my deepest sympathy.
Geri Adams says
Gina, I am sorry for the loss of son Willie. When I got the word it sadden me that you have to deal with the loss of your son due to actions of someone who did not value your son’s life.
God will reveal who committed this crime. But most importantly He will give you His strength when you feel you cannot go on. I pray that you and your family remember and cherish Willie’s legacy. Praying for you.
Cousin Geri
Retia Arnold Paris says
I am praying for you Cousin Gina and family, earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1
Iveri says
When I was told about the passing of Willie I was hurt because I had not lost a family member in so long. I didn’t know Willie that well but God has him wrapped in his arms now. Cousin Gina & family I am praying for you. An just know God had your son now.
FLOYD THOMPSON says
The Good die young but not without sharing their joyful experiences. Our Loss will always be GOD’S GAIN to bring about the immortality of mankind; so weep not for Willie is at peace and has been greeted by Loved ones who has preceded him in this earthly death, yet waiting patiently for the First Resurrection so that Loved ones maybe reunited. May GOD Bless YOU Cousin Gina and the Family; WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN.
Joanna Paris says
On behalf of Bobia Paris & Family: Our deepest heartfelf condolenses to the Byars family. We pray that God may give his angels charge over thee to watch over you and keep you during this time of bereavement.
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Lional Shepard says
Time spent together with family is a treasure shared. May the peace of God rest upon the Family at this time of lost.
Rodney Hardin says
I didn’t know Willie for a long time, but he was a good man. Humorous and kind, Willie would always make the day go by faster by his wit and determination. The world seems a little less bright without him in it. I will always remember him.
Faith Harrington says
I am still in shock and disbelief that he is gone.He was my best friend of 25 years who would have turned 39 today December 7,2012.I loved him more than words can say and will miss him but he will forever be in my heart and I will carry the many memories we shared together during the time we knew one another.
Happy 39th birthday Willie..R.I.P. my angel.I will love you always & forever.
Faith
Randy Voytas says
It has been a long time since we eached crossed paths back at Crosby High School. You would make all of us laugh with your craziness and cracking up around your friends and associates. I respected you for doing those things to make everyone smile around you. Even now when your name is brought up in conversation, a fond memory of you is attached to it. God bless you Willie and my prayers go out to you and your family.
tim cavanaugh says
my condolences to willies family. i went to high school with willie and haven’t seen him since graduation but he was one of those unforgettable people you come across in life. he was a good person and im sure he has left a strong lasting memory on all of those that were lucky enough to cross paths with him. rest in peace willie…
Tammy (King) Mercado says
To all of Willie’s family, please accept my deepest condolences. I was truly crushed and stun when I heard. I went to school with Willie from Wallace to Crosby. I remember Willie being a very spiritual person. We had many spiritual discussions over the years. It is an immeasurable loss, his passing. I pray that you find comfort. John 5:28, 29 has always been a favorite of mine. Deepest sympathies.
Halima Sharif says
My condolences to Willie’s family. This is truly sad to read that a man as young and good hearted as Willie had passed just when life would have started. I last saw Willie in high school over 20 years ago but the lapse in time does not make the news any less sad. You will be missed, Willie. May you rest in peace.
Lydia says
I went to high school with Willie and he was one of the nicest, the most genuine person I have ever met. He was friends with everyone! Hearing this news just made my heart very heavy with sorrow. We had our HS reunion last year and remembered wanting asking if anyone knew where he was because he’d be a person many of us would want to catch up with. To his family, may God bless you ALL!
Yvette Williams says
I am truly saddened to hear of Willie’s passing. I happy to have memories of Willie as a friendly and funny high school classmate. I pray that God may send comfort to his family.
Laura Prenez says
My deepest sympathy to the Byars Family! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Willie was a great person and will be missed greatly!
Thanks for the laughs, Willie! May you rest in peace!
Min,Matthew Norman says
My Heart weeps even when God in heaven tells me to weep not for that you are with him. No more pain Willie. Know that you are loved and missed by your friends and family , and that one day we will all be toghether to have that big class reunion in the sky. We love you. Go on and rest.
Anginette Johnson-Butler says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Willie I went to school with him from the sixth to twelfth grade he was the highlight of our class ! Rest in peace Willie gone but will never be forgotten
Valerie Canas Esposito says
I am so sorry to hear Willie passed away. I am an old high school friend of his -we all enjoyed his laughs and company. Thinking of him makes me smile. He will be missed.
The Stanis family says
Willie and Gina.
We just heard about your devastating loss of your son and we are so deeply saddened and so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the joy he gave you provide you some comfort. Such a terrible loss. We always think of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Lynne Brown-Norris and family says
We are praying for you all. It been a long time since we lived in Windsor Harbor but we still remember how nice and respectful he was. Even though you all aren’t natural blood family, we are family by way of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We know its hard, and we mourn with you; yet we rejoice with you in knowing that Willie is with our Father in Heaven. We love you all.
thomas byars says
He was such a good guy. So sad to see him go. Beautiful man.