Isaac Byers

Obituary For Isaac Byers

Isaac Lamar “Ikey” Byers, the son of Isaac Byers, was born on March 7, 1968 in Charlotte, NC. He departed this life on Tuesday; May 26, 2020 at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC.

At the age of three, he was brought to Clover, SC to be raised by his grandmother: Geneva Byers Henry, who is now deceased. There he received nothing but genuine care and love. In Clover, he attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and he developed friendships that were never ending in Clover.

He attended Clover High School and he started playing basketball in the seventh grade, that continued until his senior year. He played with Clover High Blue Eagles. He also played football. He loved Ohio State, Dallas Cowboys and the Lakers. His first job, at the age of 14, was with Kings Mountain State Park in maintenance. In his adult years, he worked with a detailing company and Randolph and Sons Construction Company.

Ikey had a wonderful personality and had no problem bringing a smile to your face. He loved and cherished his children. He will be missed by many.

He leaves to cherish memories to his father: Isaac Byers; four sons; DeAngelo Byers, Zionte Mitchell, Isaac Byers, Jr., and Izayah Byers; two daughters: Precious Byers and Cherish Jefferson; three grandchildren: Chanzlor Lamar Byers, Cayleigh Chanel Byers and Jayce Nassir Mitchell; three brothers: Carlton Ruffin, Troy Wright and Omario Sartor; two sisters: Brandy Sorey (Gregory) and Lauren Williams (Jermiles); special friend whom he called his brother: Dwayne McKay and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at Gregory Funeral Service.

UPDATE: A public walk-thru viewing will be Thursday; June 4, 2020 at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m.