James Byers Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Byers of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Byers to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid James farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Byers and Phyllis Byers (Copenbarger). He is survived by: his daughters, Elayna Burns (Dustin) and Emilee Byers; his grandchildren, Camryn Byers, Isla and Brynne Burns; and his siblings, Sandy Belcher and Jeff Byers (Debbie). He is also survived by uncles, an aunt, nieces, a nephew, and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's honor can be made to the American Diabetes Association.