On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, John L. Byers, 69, of Excelsior Springs passed away.

John was a loving husband and father of two children. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on Jan. 18, 1951, to Wilbert Charles “Junior” and Berniece Josephine (Rewalt) Byers. He graduated in 1969 from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He worked as a millwright and truck driver much of his career and was a friend to many.

On April 28, 1979, he married Marquita Waterman. John enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping, watching racing, and spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Byers; his mother, Berniece Byers; and his siblings, Henry Byers and Mary Alice (Joe) Waxmonski.

He is survived by his wife, Marquita Byers; brother, Fred (Dena) Byers; two children, Tracey (Mark) McMahon and Buck (Jill) Byers; and six grandchildren, Josh, Zach, Austin, Jackson, Amelia and Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.