Morgan C. Byars

Mr. Morgan C. Byars, age 69 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Spalding Regional Medical Center. Mr. Byars was born in Rome, Georgia on July 17, 1940 to A. Kelly Byars and Vera Jo Morgan Byars. He was a graduate of the Darlington Preparatory School. While earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business at the University of Georgia, he played varsity baseball and was an active member of the Chi Phi fraternity. After college graduation he returned to Rome, Georgia where he started his career in the packaging industry. He was in sales and management with the Inland Container Corporation for 25 years and subsequently worked for Willamette Industries and the H.B. Fuller Company until his retirement. Mr. Byars had a heart for those in need and spent much of his time the past several years volunteering at the Abundant Life Soup Kitchen and the Food Pantry. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia where he participated in many service ministries. He was a member of the Spalding County Kiwanis Club, the Griffin Moose Lodge, and the Griffin Country Club. He was an avid golfer and cherished his friendships with fellow golfers. Mr. Byars is survived by his wife, Sandra Byars; and their three sons Kelly, Scott, and Jon Byars. Kelly and his wife Anna reside in Cincinnati, OH with their children Maggie, Jack, and Caitie. Scott and his wife Dana reside in Austin, TX. with their children Christian and Chloe. Jon and his wife Wendy reside in Orlando, FL. with their son Jacob. Funeral services for Morgan C. Byars will be held on Thursday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Dr. Bill Hardee will officiate assisted by Reverend David Rawls. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Iva Cemetery in Iva, S.C. Pastors Jerry Gray and David Rawls will officiate. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Abundant Life Soup Kitchen, 132 N.10th St., Griffin, Ga. 30223, Five Loves and Two Fish Food Pantry, 215 East Slaton Ave., Griffin Ga.30223, and First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund or Building Fund, P. O. Box 908, Griffin, Ga. 30224 The Bolton Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church, Griffin are asked to sit in a group at the service.

Morgan C. Byars

July 17, 1940 - May 1, 2010