Elmo Avery Byerly, Jr.

Mr. Elmo Avery Byerly, Jr., age 57, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home in Advance, NC after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Elmo was born in Nuremburg, Germany on January 1, 1959, and was adopted by his loving parents, Elmo A. Byerly, Sr. and Irene L. Byerly of Winston-Salem, NC. Elmo was raised as an army brat who enjoyed many new experiences and travels as a child. He had an adventurous spirit and lived in many different places including Toul, France and Kure Beach, NC. One of his favorite past times was pulling for the UNC Tarheels in any sport, he was a lifelong fan. Elmo graduated from Parkland Senior High School, Class of 1977, and attended Forsyth Technical Institute. He was a self-employed finish carpenter and contractor by trade. Elmo is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 29 years, Kathy Byerly of the home and his sister, Vonnie Weiss and husband, Jack of Baltimore, MD. He also leaves many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. He will be missed by his Cattle Dog, Ringo who gets his newspaper every morning. As a hobby, Elmo and Kathy enjoyed road trips and collecting Native American art. They always looked for the next flea market or auction to attend. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Chaplain Mark Brown officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to the Mountain Valley Hospice and Pallative Care Center, P.O. Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055, with special thanks for all the care, love and support shown to Mr. Byerly and his family during this difficult time. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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