O. Lynwood Byerly Obituary (1933 - 2017)

O. Lynwood Byerly Bridgewater O. Lynwood Byerly, 83, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the Bridgewater Nursing Home. Mr. Byerly was born on June 23, 1933 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late John Franklin and Minnie (Rumsey) Byerly Sr. Lynwood was a graduate of Linville Edom High School and served in the United States Navy for four years. He sold Life and Health Insurance for more than 50 years and earned several professional designations and national awards. Mr. Byerly also served on the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors for eight years, and the Board of Directors for the Bridgewater Retirement Community. He was a past member of Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, where he served on a call committee and congregation council and taught Sunday School. He was also a past and active member of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Fishersville United Methodist Church and most recently was a member of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Lynwood very rarely missed a Sunday service, even in inclement weather. He also was involved with Industrial and Commercial Ministries, serving as a volunteer chaplain at a local poultry plant. On September 26, 1954 he married the former Georgia Lee Salt who survives. In addition to his wife, Lynwood is survived by his children, Rev. David M. Byerly and wife MaryLou of Williamsport, PA, Mary E. Brown and husband Cloyd of Roanoke, Mark S. Byerly and wife Roberta of Harrisonburg, Daniel A. Byerly of Richmond, Timothy M. Byerly and wife Beth of Breckenridge, TX; two sisters, Janetta Borel, Arnetta Armstrong and husband I.J., both of Harrisonburg; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Ethel Ludholtz, Lorene Virginia Byerly and John Franklin Byerly Jr; and a step-mother, Virginia Byerly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 11, 2017 at 11 AM at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church with Revs. Stephen Creech and Jim Harris officiating. At his request, the body was cremated and there will be no formal visitation. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.