John W. Byrum

John William “Johnnie” Byrum, 82, died, Tuesday January 7, 2014 at his residence in Liberal, KS.He was born October 8, 1931 in Russellville, Arkansas, the son of Clyde and Stella (Vick) Byrum.He has been a longtime Liberal resident. He worked for Chrysler Corner for 30 years as a mechanic. He retired in 1993. He enjoyed Sprint Cup racing, Bee Jay Baseball, Lady Saints and Saints Basketball. He loved spending time with his friends at morning coffee at South McDonalds.He attended Faith Tabernacle.On February 19, 1953, he married Marie Morris at Perryton, Texas. She survives.Other survivors include:1 Son Terry Byrum Oklahoma City, OK ;1 Brother Donald Byrum Casper, Wyoming;4 Sisters Hazel Bruner Anchorage, Alaska; Martha Lou South Claremore, Oklahoma; Peggy Williams Mountain View, Oklahoma; Glenda Boren Fredrick, Oklahoma.He is preceded in death by 6 brothers. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, Jan. 11th, at the Faith Tabernacle with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Private family inurnment will take place at Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Tabernacle in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 6790.