BYARS, JR., Bobby Lee

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona, Friday, November 16, 2012 Bobby Lee Byars, Jr., was born on August 24, 1950 in Wickenburg Arizona. He lived 22,723 days full of adventure. There wasn't much he didn't do. He was a cowboy, paratrooper, lumberjack, construction worker, musician, truck driver, short order cook, warehouse worker, ferrier, pigeon wrangler, sawmill worker, exercise jockey/horse trainer, bull rider, forklift operator, pool shark, fisherman, taxi driver, actor, comedian, tour bus driver, landscaper, politician, community minister, humanitarian, artist, theologian, court clerk, coach, counselor, adventurer, encourager, real estate salesman, visionary, believer, chaplain, story teller, shuttle driver, student of everything that he found interesting, gardener, scholar of life, deputy registrar, poll worker, philosopher, singer-song writer, child of God, dad, husband, grandpa, brother, son, and friend. He was generous and compassionate. Bobby loved people. He never met a stranger and he never forgot a friend. His heart was big enough to welcome anyone, and accept everyone. He didn't have much, because he didn't need much. When he was given anything, he would promptly find someone who needed it more. He was truly a public servant and genuinely wanted people to be happy. He inspired others to follow their passion and live life to the fullest. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. This amazing man will be missed by his Dad, Step-dad, Wife, 3 Brothers, 4 Children, 5 Grandchildren, Cousins, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and 6 billion wonderful friends. There will be a viewing: Saturday from 5:00-7:00pm. at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, another viewing on Sunday at 1:00pm. followed by funeral service at 2:00pm. at Lamb of God Bible Church 2615 E. 7th Ave. Graveside service, with veterans honors will be Monday at 1:00pm. at Citizens Cemetery. www.FlagstaffMortuary.com *Donations to help cover costs incurred from his passing can be made to Arizona State Credit Union with "Bobby Byars" in the memo line. This obituary was prepared by the Advertising Department (928) 556-2279.