Edgar Byrd "Eddie" Byerly
April 4, 1968 ~ July 11, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Kingsport, TN
Asheville Butterfly TrailEdgar Byrd (Eddie) Byerly passed away on July 11, 2026 at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee after a long battle with cancer.
Eddie was born in Asheville, North Carolina to Byrdene Metcalf Byerly and the late Roy Pickens Byerly on April 4, 1968. He graduated from Enka High School where he was an outstanding soccer player. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Ellen Byerly.
After high school, Eddie joined the United States Army where he found his calling. He enjoyed his years serving our country on active duty. He spent many other years in the reserves and in military related work. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class.
In addition to his mother, Eddie is survived by his brothers, Roy P. Byerly, Jr. (Gail) and Aaron Heath Byerly; cousins, Jennifer Anderson (Dan) and John Metcalf, Mike Byerly (Jackie) and Shane Byerly; and uncles, Steve Metcalf (Donna) and Roger Metcalf (Anita).
Eddie was a kind and gentle soul. It was said of him that he had a soft spot for cousin Jennifer, always supporting her in cousin rivalries. Although his body was giving way to disease, he found a way to take care of his cat. May he rest in peace.
A service of remembrance will be held on Friday July 31, at 12 noon in the Chapel at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, please take a walk in the woods and think of Eddie.Or while viewing a beautiful sunset or sunrise, think of Eddie. Or while helping someone less fortunate, think of Eddie.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: July 31, 2026 12:00 pm
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
You are in my thoughts and prayers Love ❤️ you
I am so sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. I will hold you all close in my heart and prayers.
I’m sorry to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was a good friend in High School.
Sending my condolences to Byrdene and Aaron. I am so sorry for your loss. May God provide peace and comfort!!
Doug Arrowood and Family
So sorry for your loss. Praying for his family and his friends. God bless you all. Be safe. Thank you for your service. God bless you all. Be safe.
Besides Enka High School me and Eddie went way back to kindergarten at Hominy Baptist Church. I hadn’t seen him in years but you were gooder than gold my friend! God bless you Sir! And thoughts and prayers to you’re family.
Byrdene, I remember Eddie as a six-year-old boy playing Pee Wee baseball at Hominy Valley and running around at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church. May God bless you and keep you in your time of grief. Wayne.
So saddened to see this news…Eddie and I were buddies all throughout elementary, middle and high school. I lost track of him after graduation, and as social media became available I had searched for him in recent years. Sadly I was not able to reconnect with him. My most sincere condolences go out to his sweet Mom and the rest of his family.
Scott, you nailed it. You, Eddie and I were brothers in Mrs. Shorter’s class.
I only knew Ed a brief time ( 2 yrs) , he moved to kingsport after losing his home to hurricane Helene. I knew the day I met him that he was a sweet and genuine soul. He put off a light that shone bright whenever he was around. He was a true hero with a wonderful heart. He loved his cat so much and I am happy to say that the cat is alive and fine and will be transferred to a new home. I know our Lord and Savior is with him. bless his soul.
I was saddened to hear the news of Eddie. I have lots of great memories of Eddie thru church and school. Sending hugs to his sweet Mom, Byrdene and the rest of his family.
Byrdene, I am so sorry to hear of your son’s passing! Sending hugs and prayers to you and all of the family who loved him during this sad time.
The world lost a good man but Heaven gained a kind soul, a great soccer player and a warrior. I knew Eddie since Kindergarten and have many fond memories of him and our mutual friends. Sadly I lost track of him after high school and saddened to learn of his passing. Prayers for his wonderful family in this trying time….
Our thoughts and prayers are with you we love you Ray Jeannie and Amy
Byrdene I am so sorry. I pray the good Lord puts his arms around you and Aaron so you can feel great comfort. Love you all
Dear Byrdene, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I sorrow with you and your family as you walk through this time of tremendous loss, and yet I also rejoice because of our living hope in Jesus. One day we will see Jesus face to face and join all those who love the Lord and have gone before us. What a glorious day that will be! May the Lord comfort all your hearts and may His lovingkindness and peace be yours in abundance with each new day. I Peter 1:3-5. With love and prayers, Cheryl DeSantis, Harold and Jean Ballard’s daughter (I remember the visits so many years ago. You and your family were always so loving and kind. Thank you.)
Many years have passed, but I was always fond of Eddie. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but thankful that our paths crossed.
I Pray the Lord will bring You, Aaron and the Family comfort and Peace.
With much Love,
Robin Collins
Dear Byrdene and Family,
The news of Eddie’s illness and death was a shock to us. We are so sorry to hear of his long battle with cancer. We learned of Eddie’s death after the service was held, otherwise we would have attended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Jackie Byerly
Served with Ed in the Army, Combat Camera, 97-04. He was a kind fellow and good NCO to his troops. He will surely be missed and sincerest condolences to course family and friends.
I was so saddened to hear of Eddie’s passing. I served with Eddie with the 982nd Signal Company. We were friends and shared many memories together. Rest In Peace and Blue Skies Brother! Till Valhalla!!