Mr. Michael Joe Byars, age 58, of McMinnville, TN, died Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born September 12, 1964, in McMinnville, TN, was a truck driver with Donaldson Trucking, and was of the Baptist faith. He loved his fur baby Tank. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Byars, and his grandparents Fred and Paralee Tittsworth and Alvie and Delma Byars.

Survivors include his wife Tina Carter Byars, mother Emley Byrd, daughter Chrystal Patton, son Jeremiah (Samantha) King, sister Brand (Lucas) Foutch, brother Lonnie (Ginger) Byars, grandchildren Michael (Kaitlyn) King, Hailey King, Jaden King, Sarah Rains, Legend King, and a grandchild on the way – Abel, a great grandchild on the way – Motley, and a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted July 19, 2023, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Michael Harris officiated. Interment followed at Smyrna Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.