1954
Franklin
2016
Franklin James Byron
August 10, 1954 — April 16, 2016
Byron Jr., Franklin James
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the age of 61. Franklin was born in Bay City, MI on August 10, 1954, the son of the late Franklin James Byron Sr. and Evelyn I. (Taylor) Byron. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty-two years of service and also worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He taught English and Theology at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He belonged to Kalamazoo Missionary Church, where he served with the "Forgotten Man Ministries". He volunteered with the Disabled American Veterans and the American Red Cross. He also assisted the Northern Lights Church of God with the publishing of their newsletter. Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Winifred K. (Newton) Byron; one daughter, Leilani Byron; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved pets, Riley and Thomas. Friends may visit with the family from 3 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. The funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd at the funeral chapel, with Pastor Ken Smeader officiating. The graveside service with full military honors will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Disabled American Veterans.
**MEMORIALS**
Disabled American Veterans
Attn: Gift Processing
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
www.dav.org
622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
Kalamazoo
Passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the age of 61. Franklin was born in Bay City, MI on August 10, 1954, the son of the late Franklin James Byron Sr. and Evelyn I. (Taylor) Byron. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty-two years of service and also worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He taught English and Theology at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He belonged to Kalamazoo Missionary Church, where he served with the "Forgotten Man Ministries". He volunteered with the Disabled American Veterans and the American Red Cross. He also assisted the Northern Lights Church of God with the publishing of their newsletter. Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Winifred K. (Newton) Byron; one daughter, Leilani Byron; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved pets, Riley and Thomas. Friends may visit with the family from 3 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. The funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd at the funeral chapel, with Pastor Ken Smeader officiating. The graveside service with full military honors will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Disabled American Veterans.
**MEMORIALS**
Disabled American Veterans
Attn: Gift Processing
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
www.dav.org
Visitation
APR 21. 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Memorial Chapel622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Funeral Service
APR 22. 12:30 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Memorial Chapel622 South Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007
Interment
APR 22. 02:30 PM
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
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