David Clinton Byers

On October 7, 2025, David Clinton Byers, age 75, left this earth in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and will be reunited with his son, Brad, in heaven. David was born on October 5, 1950, in Hope, Arkansas. He lived in Hope until moving 27 miles up the road to Nashville, Arkansas, after marrying the love of his life, Joy Boyette Byers on June 15, 1969. They were married for 56 years.

Their life together was not idyllic, to say the least. They experienced much pain and sadness with the accidental death of their 8 1/2 year old son, Bradley Byers in 1983. Thankfully, they also had the perfect son, David Clinton "Davey" Byers, Jr. who continues to give them much joy and support. When David retired 12 years ago, they began a "new life" as David and Joy moved to Phoenix, Albuquerque, and ultimately Jonesboro, three years ago. Being in the same place with Davey and his wife, Kim, brought them new experiences that David cherished. And eight years ago, he became "Poppa" to Maddux Bradley Byers, which brought more happiness to his life, than can be described,

David was the owner of Byers Auto for several years and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was especially proud of his service as a member of the volunteer fire department. He loved the people he got to associate with in both careers and loved talking about Nashville, Arkansas, to people he met on their journeys the past few years.

To say he was a fan of Nashville Scrapper Baseball is an understatement. With the advent of the internet,social media, and the News-Leader, he was able to keep up with every game, every player and CoachSlayton. He did miss the camaraderie of the guys at Wilson Park or attending away games.

David loved the Atlanta Braves and when moving to Arizona shared some of that love for the Diamondbacks, attending several games. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He was predeceased by his son, Bradley Delma Byers; his father Herbert Clinton Byers; his in-laws; Delma Boyette and Frances Smith Boyette; his brother and sister-in-law, Ralph Byers and Delagene Byers and a brother, Phil Byers. Special pets that he missed were Bear, the sweetest black lab on the planet and cats, Shooter and Chelsea.

David is survived by his wife, Joy Boyette Byers, his son David Clinton "Davey" Byers, Jr and his wife, Kim Richards Byers and his grandson, Maddux Bradley Byers.

Survivors also include his half-sister, Laura Virginia Page, his nephews Blake Byers and Brock Byers and his brother-in-law Del Boyette and a host of cousins and friends.

Graveside services under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October11, 2025, at the Restland Memorial Park in Nashville, with a reception to follow at the Howard County Housing Authority Community Room, 1010 South Pope Street.

Pallbearers are Ken Allen, Scott Baker, James Dyer, Randy Lewis, Mike Reese, Gerald Roberts, Mike Russell, and Kyle Slayton.

The family would appreciate memorials to the Northeast Arkansas Baptist Charitable Foundation, Attn: Luke Brodell, AED Fund, P.O. Box 1960, Jonesboro, AR, 72403.

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