William Byars ,77, of Pacolet, SC was born August 28, 1946. He was the son of the late Davis Byars, Sr. and Margaret Morgan Byars of Pacolet, SC.

Butch as he was affectionally known to his family and friends was employed by Vulcan Materials for over 20 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Butch is survived by one daughter, Ann Marie (JW); five brothers, Davis Sr. (Norma) of Flowery Branch, GA, Rudolph of Atlanta GA, Lee (Jacqueline) and Jimmy of Pacolet, SC and Coleman (Aleta) of Savannah GA; granddaughter, Ashley (Desmond) and four grandchildren; aunt, Marvis Huntley of Spartanburg SC; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by: two sisters, Tallulah Byars and Delores Goode.

Memorial Services will be held on a later date.