Robert Wayne “Bobby” Byer, Jr.
Robert Wayne “Bobby” Byer, Jr., 59, of Covington, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.
Mr. Byer was born April 26, 1964, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Robert W. Byer, Sr. and Arletta Tingler Griffith.
Bobby was employed as a truck driver for Team Carriers, Inc. for many years. He loved hunting and being outdoors and was a well-known car and truck enthusiast. He attended Cliffdale Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Anita Bowen Byer of Covington; three sons, Robert (Caitlin) Cash, Dustin (Kellie) Cash, all of Covington, and Johnny (Rachael) Ward of Daleville; two daughters, Darrian (Sheila) Tucker of Covington, Priscilla (John) Malone of Spruce Pine, NC; grandchildren, Brady, Carper, Dillon, Savannah, Gracie, Quincy, Dixon, Chase, Cameron, Kaylee, Colton, Alice, Avery, and Jenna; two brothers, Jaimie (Stacey) Griffith and Bruce (Amy) Byer, all of Covington; one sister, Misty Byer of Covington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special nephew, Tyler Griffith and two close cousins, Davey Wright and Eddie Wright.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Christian officiating. The family will receive their friends on Monday evening from 6 – 7:30 PM at the funeral home.
Interment will be made in Lonestar Cemetery.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Mr. Byer’s name do so to: The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com