Kevin M. Byars

June 28, 1972 - November 27, 2016

Kevin Matthew Byars, 44, of Pinnacle, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in a Virginia hospital unexpectedly. Born June 28, 1972, at Mullens, he was the son of Debra C. Byars Raye and his adoptive parents the late, Bob and Jean Byars who raised him. Kevin was a graduate of Herndon High School. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, driving trucks, football and the beach. Kevin loved spending time with his family joking and laughing. In addition to his adoptive parents he is also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Faye Jasper. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 22 years, Donna Jasper Byars of Pinnacle, NC; his son, Levi Byars of Pinnacle, NC; his mother, Debra C. Byars Raye of Bud; two brothers, Brian Raye and his wife, Yvonne of Pineville and Kenny Raye and his wife, Stephanie of Beckley; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Garwood Church of God, Garwood with Rev. Ricky Shrewsbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Privett Cemetery, Keyrock, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. For those considering an expression of sympathy the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected expenses to Tankersley Funeral Home, 102 Moran Avenue, Mullens, WV 25882. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Kevin Byars is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.