Johnny Lee Byler

JOHNNY LEE BYLER Johnny Lee Byler, son of Benson Nathaniel and Merle Lorraine Bargay Byler, was born, May 19, 1953 in Rogers, Arkansas. He departed this life, Monday, February 2, 2015, in his home, Montreal, Missouri at the age of sixty-one years, eight months and fourteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Edward Dean Byler and two nephews, Pete Tate and Kevin Byler. Survivors include his daughter, Andrea Reed of Tulsa, Oklahoma a sister, Judy King of Springdale, Arkansas; three brothers, J.C. Byler and wife Vera of Montreal, Missouri, Charlie Byler and wife Darlene of Amarillo, Texas and Larry Byler and wife Joyce of Linn Creek, Missouri; a step-son, Michael George of Rogers, Arkansas; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Johnny was raised in Linn Creek, Missouri. He moved to Rogers, Arkansas and worked for Tyson Turkey Farms and later was a janitor for Ozark Guidance Center. Johnny made a profession of faith and was a member of Linn Creek Baptist Church. He was an Elvis Presley imitator and loved music and playing the guitar. He also enjoyed time spent fishing. Johnny left us too early. We take comfort in the fact that his memory will linger on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2015 in Linn Creek Baptist Church under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery, Montreal. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Friday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home. Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton is assisting the family with arrangements.