Donald Gary Byers

Donald Gary Byers, 68, of Montgomery City, Mo., died on Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Donald Gary Byers was born on October 15, 1953, in Los Angeles, Calif. to Archie Byers and Thelma Devine Byers. He married Rita Wilson on October 29, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev. and was married for over 33 wonderful years. Gary was a self-employed drywaller and painter and was still working hard every day. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Montgomery City, Mo., enjoyed watching the NHRA drag racing, loved country music and had his own band for a while. Gary enjoyed visiting with all his family and many friends. Gary is survived by his wife: Rita Wilson Byers of Montgomery City, Mo.; two daughters: Bianca Mayoros and husband Jason of Chicago, Ill., and Julie Byers of Springfield, Mo.; son, Travis Gruenloh of Williamsburg, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sister: David Byers and wife Judy, Darrell Byers and wife Bonnie, and Diane Hildebrandt. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Thelma Devine Byers, and two brothers, Larry Dean Byers and Billy Jo Byers. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, Mo. The Reverend Thomas Murphy will officiate and interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery near Martinsburg, Mo. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. with a Masonic Service at 11:45 a.m. at Schlanker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Liberty Cemetery, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO 63361. Condolences may be made to www.schlankerfuneralhome.com