Gary Byars, age 69, of Alma passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2019 at Memorial Health in Savannah after a short illness. He was born in Coffee County on April 11, 1950 to the late James Byars and Rece Thomas Byars.

Mr. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Douglas Byars and his brother, Jimmy Byars. He was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two children, Heather Byars and Liza Byars (Tracy) both of Pooler, GA., two sisters, Terri Dyson (Dennis) of Waycross, GA. and Judy Floyd of Alma, and special companion, Molly.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27 ^th at 11:00 AM at Lee's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Delk and Rev. Mike Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Friday evening between 6 and 9 PM.

Active pallbearers will be; Clay Deen, Robbie Johnson, Kevin Hall, Scott Byars, Jon Lipsey, Brian Andrews, Alan Dunlap and Steven Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be; Class of 1968 and all others in attendance.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.