John William “Johnnie” Byrum 82, died, Tuesday January 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1931 in Russellville, Arkansas the son of Clyde and Stella (Vick) Byrum. He has been a longtime Liberal resident working for Chrysler Corner for 30 years as a mechanic retiring in 1993. He enjoyed Sprint Cup racing, Bee Jay Baseball, Lady Saints and Saints Basketball. He loved spending time with his friends at morning coffee at South McDonalds. He attended Faith Tabernacle On February 19, 1953 he married Marie Morris at Perryton, Texas. She survives. Other survivors include: 1 Son Terry Byrum Oklahoma City, OK 1 Brother Donald Byrum Casper, Wyoming 4 Sisters Hazel Bruner Anchorage, Alaska Martha Lou South Claremore, Oklahoma Peggy Williams Mountain View, Oklahoma Glenda Boren Fredrick, Oklahoma He is preceded in death by 6 brothers. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday at the Faith Tabernacle with Pastor Rex Petty presiding. Private family inurnment will take place at Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Tabernacle in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 6790. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com