, 87, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence in Albany, Kentucky.

He was born in Clinton County, Kentucky, the son of the late Jim and Bertie Livingston Byers Smith.

He was of the Presbyterian faith, a farmer, construction worker, mason, and an Army veteran, serving in the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-dad, Granville Luther Smith, former wife Juanita Braswell Byers, and close friend Judy Lee.

He is survived by, his children, Janice (Roger) Roberts of Louisville, Kentucky, Ronnie Byers of Albany, Kentucky, special daughter, Nicole Lee of Byrdstown, Tennessee; brother, Eugene (Joy) Byers of Dayton, Ohio,;grandchildren, Rana Roberts Webb, Jonathan Roberts, five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many other friends and relatives.

The funeral service with military honors was conducted on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Tompkins officiating. Burial followed in the Campground Cemetery in Hilham, Tennessee.

Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky was in charge of arrangements.

John Douglas “Doug” Byers