Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Fredrick Byers

Mr. Fredrick Sebastian Byers retired from his earthly life to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26, 2021 at 9:53 am, while in the care of Atrium Health Hospital in Cleveland County, NC. Mr. Fredrick Sebastian Byers was born on July 18, 1964 in Kings Mountain, NC to Mrs. Gertrude H. Byers and the late Mr. Bobby Jean Ross.

Fredrick was affectionately and only known to many as Sebastian. Fredrick joined Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Church at an early age. He graduated from Burns High School in 1983 where he played football as wide receiver and ran track. Fredrick was so intent on helping other young football player’s that he made the decision to mentor, motivate, and train other young players to make their game better. After graduating from high school Fredrick was employed by Domino’s Pizza Inc. and he worked construction at Foot Mineral Mines in Kings Mountain. Sebastian created his own Greeting Card Company and Publishing Company called Exclusively Sebastian Publishing Company. Fredrick was proud of his accomplishments. He was a self-employed author and inspirational and motivational speaker. Fredrick’s main focus was on writing his line of Greeting and Sympathy Cards, Poetry, and Inspirational books. Sebastian became a motivational speaker as a young man and he continued to motivate others no matter where he met them. As a motivational speaker, Sebastian helped kids and grown-ups alike with his words of encouragement. Frederick was also sought after to speak at different events and to give motivational and inspirational speeches for Junior High and High Schools. Sebastian sold several of his Greeting cards and Sympathy cards and Inspirational books on his own and through Barnes & Noble over many years. Although Sebastian did not get his big break, he was a Great Poet and he was inspiring to many!

Sebastian wrote several books which included Get the Message, My Kingdom for Happiness! Poetry and Philosophical Instructions that FINALLY lead you to Absolute Happiness! First Printing Authored by: Fredrick Sebastian Byers and The Power of Words and several more that are not mentioned.

Fredrick Sebastian Byers loved to motivate and encourage others so much so that he would talk with complete strangers in Walmart and throughout the city of Shelby. During one of his inspirational encounter’s, with a young women in Shelby, Sebastian discovered that the young woman wanted to take her own life and after Sebastian finished speaking with her, she decided that it would be better to continue to live.

Fredrick was preceded in death by his father; Mr. Bobby Jean Ross, Maternal grandparents; Mr. William (Son) & Elizabeth Hunt Hopper, and paternal Grandparents; Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Ella Ross.

Left to mourn his loss and treasure his memory is his mother; Mrs. Gertrude H. Byers, his sons; Mr. Darrell O. (Lacy) Walton and Mr. Johnathon V. McCraw both of Shelby NC. grandchildren; Alydia Hamrick, Carter Hamrick, Rowan Walton, Isla Walton, and Zevi Walton. Siblings; Mr. Joel F. Hopper of Shelby, Mr. Randy (Shavon) Byers of Charlotte, NC, Ms. Bruvoynia J. Byers of Shelby, NC, Ms. Frances S. Byers of Charlotte, NC, Mr. Dunsey L. (Amanda) Harper of Shelby, NC. nieces; Krystle J. Byers of Charlotte, NC, Sunia E. Byers of Charlotte, NC & nephews; Arron Q. Byers of Charlotte, NC, Namon (Whitney) Byers of Charlotte, NC, and Nicholas J. Byers of Charlotte, NC, Whitney, Hunter, Cameron, Sedrick of Shelby, NC and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

There will be a public viewing for Mr. Byers on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Palmer Grove Baptist Church, 1606 Kingston Road Kingstown, NC . The Funeral services for Mr. Byers will be held following the viewing at 3:30 PM at the church. The service will be livestreamed starting at 3:15 PM. The family will be will be receiving friends from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM at the church prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

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I just now saw that you went to heaven. 🩵 My heart is broken, because you were a radiant force of positivity and the world will never be the same. You were infectious! A delight! Pure joy to be around- a rare soul, cut from the most unusual cloth. There are very few moments in life where you meet someone- just briefly- but that they have such a massive impact for good on your life. —SO much so that you still think of them years and years later. I'll never forgot going to see the Rock- back in his wrestling days with you- and drawing in the coffee shop. And seeing your poem framed in the White House. "Love 'em with a long handled spoon- say hello from across the room!" "Put your faith in God and keep your eyes on everyone else " just a few of the many phrases from Sebastian that echo in my mind. Oh Lord, please hug my friend and tell him exactly how loved he was, and how dearly he will be missed. Show him as only you can the way he impacted all of us who were so blessed and gifted by the pleasure of meeting him. My sadness is juxtaposed with my knowledge of where you are... with our sweet savior Jesus Christ. Honestly, I'm just sad. I know we don't grieve as others do, knowing where our loved ones are, but dang man, this one broke me a little bit. 🩵Love so much love to you and your family.

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One of my dearests, your passing stunned me, your going did not, if we could hear your dissertations now, the bells would ring even louder. Sand and water baby! And a million years gone by! Love & Prayers Linda

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My condolences to Fredrick. He use to mentor me in sports and talked about the books he was writing and his greeting cards he was making. He was an outstanding individual! Marlon Cole

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I've known Frederick from back in the day and he was always friendly. He walked up to me and my daughter Mari in Mi Pub's and begin blessing our souls. He began by telling her how beautiful of a young woman she was and that she was a queen. He was the same every time you met him. He was just that guy. Prayers to the family! Tosha B. McGuire

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My heartfelt condolences to the family!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and blessings, Kassandra Love Watson

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Sending prayers and sincere condolences to the family .May God be with you in a time like this. Andoria Leslie-Blanton

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It saddened my heart when I heard of your passing. You were an inspiration to so many that you encountered throughout your life. You injected wisdom and words of encouragement to anyone who would take the time to listen to a very interesting informative intelligent and loving person. One might encounter you being sad with the burdens of life but after your conversation they would leave with a heart full of joy and a smile on their face. Rest In Peace my brother and your presence on this earth will be surely missed. Sincerely, Joe Spikes

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Fredrick will always be remembered for all the "good" and wonderful words of inspiration that he shared. All of us that went to school to in the 80s and had an opportunity to meet Fredrick at various functions knew he would always share uplifting words. He will be missed. Prayers to his family. Curtis and Evelyn Pressley

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The world is a little dimmer with Sebastian's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Fred was and will forever be a champion!🙏 Our condolences to the family Mr.& Mrs. Lewis Bradshaw

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Rest in Peace

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Rest in Piece

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A Dear Friend in my Life You will Be Miss but God had other Plans for Your Life RIP Frederick until WE meet AGAIN💜💜

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My words are numb. There are none that can adequately celebrate the life of Frederick Byers. I knew him from high school. He was always warm and charming with that infectious smile. Somehow, that smile made you feel better. We're sad that he is gone. But God must have needed another angel to keep the spirit of life going throughout the world. Look upon this time, as not a death, but Frederick taking another path. May the heavens bless the Byers Family in this time of need. Always, Mary Lynne Johnson and the Glover/Johnson Family, Class of 1984 Burns High.

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My condolences to the Byers Family. May God give you all strength, comfort and peace through this time of sadness. Fredrick was a true entrepreneur and a genius in poetry. A good person. He could really write some beautiful words on paper. So much talent and skills. Fredrick will truly be missed. Rest In ☮️! Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏, Jackie hopper of Kingstown

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I consider myself privileged to have met Sebastian and to have had quite a few conversations with him. He was always uplifting and encouraging. Seemed he had the ability to help direct you through any situation with words of wisdom and encouragement. He could tell you how to make the best of a bad situation no matter what the circumstances it seemed. He was the closest thing to Jesus I've met walking around on this earth as a simple, humble man who didn't punch a clock and worked for himself and God.2 Godspeed my brother, I look forward to meeting again! Scott Griffin.

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I met Sebastian in Lowes. I had my special needs son with me. He told me I was more important than the queen..I was taking care of my son and what an amazing person I must be. He told me about himself.Sebastian lifted me up on a day that I needed encouragement. Thank you.

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We send our deepest sympathy and love during this difficult time. Love, Contina, Aniya & Langston Hopper.

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Repeat after me...I am a queen, I am special, I can do anything I set my mind out to do. R.I.P to my cousin Fredrick. Every time I would see him he always had a word of encouragement for me. Every time I went in Walmart I knew I could count on seeing Fredrick lifting someone up no matter who it was. Thank you for always reminding me how special I was! Prayers for my family

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I always loved to run into Sabastian. He was a very gifted and knowledgeable person. He will be missed by many! Bishop Sharon Martin-Kingstown ROSE OF SHARON COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES.

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One of the best people I've ever met! RIP buddy! Your friend always, Tammy Lanier

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My condolences to the family I remember Fred his sisters Vonya and Frances,you see him out and knew him he was very poetic and out spoken was always nice,I mostly ran into him at Walmart my brother Ernest and Fred were very close and cool back in our younger days he will definitely be missed,again my condolences to his family,Darlene Brown

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He was a very good friend to me at one time 20 years ago. He was at my house so many times, laughing and planning another get rich quick thing with me. I loved him dearly and am heart broken about his passing. Watch over me Freddy and remember I love you. My condolences to the family. You have lost a treasure.

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I'm sorry to hear of Fredrick passing. He always showed up to talk to "Coach" (Tony Wilson) and to reminisce about days at BMS. He always shared his poetry and words of wisdom. He never met a stranger that he wouldn't talk to. I will keep your family in my prayers. Iva Wilson

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A very dear friend to me and my children, always offering comforting words. In this time of bereavement I send my condolences to the family and my prayers. He will truly be missed.

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You were an inspiration! You were unique and kind. Peace and comfort to your family.

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We loved you Sebastian . A speaker of light and love, unafraid yo speak your truth and uplift anyone in your path. Your passing has weighed heavy on us but I know you are free to soar. God bless you and may your family, especially your sweet son find strength and comfort in knowing you helped so many.

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Daphne Petty

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Rest in peace Sebastion. Vince Hancock.

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Sebastian was a great friend of both me and my son. He always encouraged us to keep pushing forward, and really lifted my spirits when I was going through some health problems and lost my leg. He was a great man, and will be misses by everyone who knew him. Love you my friend. Rest in peace brother.

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To the family of Fredrick Sebastian Byers. Sebastian was a well known man in our community. He was that inspirational life changing stranger that just appears out of no where and speaks life in anyone's current situation. Sebastian you have earned your wings early, not to fly but to Soar, and you will never be late if your always early. You could always see your light so shining into to others. Sebastian I will miss your smile, kindness, wisdom, encouragement, inspiration, our talks at Office Max and Walmart, and all that you had to offer to others that was pure genuine. RIP my good friend until we meet again. Praying for the family. GOD BLESS. Love Brother Hunt.

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Sebastian was wise and witty beyond his years. A very interesting man, that will be missed by many. I am glad and humbled that you touched my life and that I was helpful to you. Miss you my friend. Oliver

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For 30 years, you were my friend, my inspiration. I cannot imagine a world without the light you brought into it. I will see you on the other side, until then... I will heed your words & never forget that's it's in ME & that anything is possible <3 ~TBird

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Sending my condolences to the Byers Family

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Sebastian's love and words of wisdom always came at just the right time as an unexpected blessing. We will miss those joyous moments of him suddenly appearing to share what he somehow knew we needed to hear. We send that same love to his family that he gave so generously. He lives on in the many lives he touched and taught to live positively. -Becky Love and Randy Saxon

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I am so saddened to hear this. Sebastian was a bright shining light who lifted the spirits of everyone he came in contact with.

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Mrs Byers my thoughts are with you and I pray for you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sebastian was a great man and mentor and we loved to hear his words of wisdom he will be greatly missed.

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James stowe

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To the family of Mr Frederick Byers: I am very sorry to hear about your love one have passed. It's been yrs since I Had seen him, because I was living in A different town. May the Lord comfort you all during these days of Grief and I will definitely keep the family in my Prayers. My Condolences to the family.

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