Jeremy Paul Byers

Mr. Byers' final place of rest is located at Honor, B-8, Space 4. Jeremy Paul "Jere-Bear" Byers, age 29, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 following an extended illness. Jeremy was born on September 2, 1989 in Athens, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Jay. Jeremy attended Challenged Child and Friends of Gainesville and later attended and graduated from Habersham Central High School. Jeremy was an avid football fan, especially of the Georgia Bulldogs. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Jeremy was loved by all who knew him. He and his family have deeply appreciated all the love and care that has been shown his entire life. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Aymie and Kris Harris; father, Joel Byers, of Mt. Airy; brother and sister-in-law, Jordan and Ashley Byers, of Cornelia; brother, Kooper Harris; sister, Sophie Harris; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Carolyn Byers, of Mt. Airy; maternal grandmother, Sandy Bradum; nephew, Easton Jay Byers; niece, Grace McKenzie Byers. and his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., July 2, 2019 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Chris Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Challenged Child of Gainesville, P.O. Box 5798, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Jeremy's Gue Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to the Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599