Paul Blaine Byerley, 80, of Avilla, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Presence Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla.
Mr. Byerley was born on January 20, 1936 in Fort Wayne, a son of Albert and Evelyn (Couts) Byerley.
On March 5, 1955 he was married to Loretta Bennett.
He retired from International Harvester.
Mr. Byerley was a member of Sugar Grove Church of God..
The surviving relatives include three sons, David (Sharon) Byerley, Gary Byerley, and Mark (Tammy) Byerley all of Avilla; a brother, Gene (Jackie)Byerley of Grabill; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.