Paul "Jack" Byers
Paul "Jack" Byers, 81, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Deaconess Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1926, in Tennyson, Indiana. Jack was a 1941 graduate of Bosse High School. After serving in the United States Army during WWII, he returned home and began his lifelong career as a Thoroughbred Horse Trainer. Jack's passion, love and devotion throughout his lifetime was his family and the horses he trained. Jack was a member of the VFW Post 1114.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy Barkley and her husband, Jeff, of Evansville and Cheryl Wells and her husband, Ron, of Columbus, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Eva Baugh and her husband, Hershel, of Evansville; granddaughter, Amanda Ward and her husband, Mike; grandson, Jason Barkley; great-granddaughter, Sarah Ward; and one on the way.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Marcella, sister, Betty Geier, and brother, Raymond Byers.
Graveside services are planned for 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2008, at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, 2200 Mesker Park Dr., with Rev. Steve Clayton officiating. The Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites.
Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave, Evansville, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
July 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy this is from Julie Frye and father Larry Largent (Newburgh, IN)
July 2, 2008
Sandy, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your dad is back with your mom and they are laughing and enjoying their time together...pain free! Know he is in a better place.
Love, Julie Frye (Westfield, IN)
July 2, 2008
Jeff - Sandy and family so sorry to here about Jack.
From Felipe & Phyllis Garcia
July 2, 2008
You are in my prayers.
Desiree-SWILT (Evansville, IN)
July 3, 2008
Sandy and Jeff we are deeply saddened by the passing of your Dad and Father in law. We will really miss his smile at the farm this year. We enjoyed chatting with him early every morning and I loved bringing him his favorite candy. Sincerely James and Debbie Green
Debbie Green (Robards, KY)
July 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat Boyle (Fishers, IN)
July 6, 2008
An unbelievable man. He will be greatly missed.
Donald (Buddy) Gogel (Henderson, KY)
July 6, 2008
Sandy and Jeff sorry to here about Jack. He will be missed by a lot of people on the back side of Ellis Park. I know Maurice and I will miss him.
Cindy Cobb (Kuttawa, KY)
