Funeral services for James “Jim” Edward Byerly will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2013, in the Heartland Funeral Chapel in Early. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Jim passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the age of 49. He was born August 20, 1964, in Blytheville, Ark., AFB. Jim was self employed for 17 years. He enjoyed hunting, farming and spending time with his grandchildren.

Jim left behind his wife of 20 years, Carol Byerly; son Joshua Byerly; son, Davey Bronson; mother, Jane Smith of Kentucky; father, Edward Smith of Kentucky; sister, Cindy Smith of Texas; sister-in-law, Lynn King of Tennessee; sister, Sheila Chaney of Kentucky; and brother, Joe Byerly of Tennessee.

Heartland Funeral Home of Early is in charge of arrangements.