Sgt. Gregory Dean Byram
“Once a Marine Always a Marine”
Born- April 8, 1964
Died- April 15, 2019
A beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on April 15, 2019 at 12:19 AM at his cabin home in Sevierville, TN, that he loved so much. He was surrounded by his family and friends, a true fighter until the end. In his own words, “I have called in the artillery strike on my own position, because the enemy has over ran me.” He was ready and wanted to be with Our Lord and Savior. This Hero will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Semper Fi Marine!
Greg leaves behind a long legacy to include his loving wife of 19 years, Sherri Byram; father and step-mother, Greg and Lenora Byram; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Glenda Kirby; daughters and sons-in-law, Shayna (Daniel) Coleman, Kelli (Josh) Ireland, and Ashley Byram; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory (Cathrine) Byram; grandchildren, Landyn and Maggie Coleman, Neyland Ireland, and Hannah and Connor Byram; sisters, Tammy and Patty; sisters-in-law, Tammy Kirby and Lori Kirby; brother-in-law, Steve Kirby; and countless cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He also “adopted” a few along the way, Christy Bohannon with children, Hunter and Haylee Rector, Stephen “Cowboy” Burns, and Derek Parton. He also leaves behind long-time friends and fellow Marines, Alvin Fleming and Shaw Gillespie.
Gregory was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don and Jean Byram; and grandmother-in-law, Dorthy Rector “Stump Jumper” as he called her.
Full military services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home located at 2653 North Main Street Crossville, TN with full military detail by the USMC. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with burial services on Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in the Pomona Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Coleman, Josh Ireland, Tyler Burke, Devyne Templeton, Stephen Burns, Derek Parton, Landyn Coleman, and Neyland Ireland.