(Billy) Rex Byars of Beggs passed away with loving family by his side on January 17, 2023, at his residence at the age of 88. He was born December 13, 1934, just outside Byars, Oklahoma to William Dale and Flora Byars.  He met the love of his life, Bonnie Faye Ketner, while in high school.  They married February 5, 1954, and were married almost 69 years.  Rex retired from Frito-Lay 33 years ago.

Rex leaves many loving memories with his family.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Byars; 5 children: son Allen Byars and wife Joy, son Larry Byars and wife Mary, son Garry Byars and wife Kris Anne, all of Beggs, daughter Lacrisha Sohl and husband Randy of Mounds, son Bruce Byars and wife Paula also of Beggs; sister Carol Smith of Norman; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren with more on the way; along with many other loving relatives and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held at Mounds First Baptist Church January 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.  Family and friends may leave kind words of comfort, special memories, and condolences to the family by email to 1dadnme@byars.ws .

Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.