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In memory of
Brother James "Simple man" William Byers
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What was James's favorite color?
Blue and black
Blue and black
Blue and black
What causes did James care about most?
His daughter and his family
His daughter and his family
His daughter and his family
What were James's favorite sports teams?
NASCAR
NASCAR
NASCAR
What were James's favorite movies?
Monkey bones
Monkey bones
Monkey bones
Timeline
Born
March 11th, 1970
Passed away
May 2nd, 2003
Rutherfordton, NC
Survived by
John Smeal
Brother
Sarah Smeal
Sister
Steven Smeal
Nephew
Haleigh Shepherd
Niece
Jessica Greene
Daughter
Kimberly Shepherd
Niece
Jacob Smeal
Nephew
Chloe Smeal
Niece
Harold Shepherd
Brother-in-law
James Byers
Father
Dean Couch
Uncle
Followed in death by
Ms. Glenda Shepherd
Niece
Predeceased by
Evelyn Garland
Mother, 1955-2017
James Couch
Uncle
Robert Couch
Cousin
Glenda Shepherd
Niece, 2025-2025
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