Marion "Dale" Byrer, 73, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 10, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Susie Sisk Byrer and Franklin E. Byrer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly a coal miner for Patriot Coal Company. He enjoyed flying his remote-controlled planes. Dale was a member of Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-eight years, Lee Byrer; and son, Nathan Byrer.

Survivors include his daughter, Cindy (Tim) Howard of Nebo; son, Jeremy Byrer of Madisonville; sister, Brenda Delano of Nebo; granddaughter, Kirsten Brewer of Nortonville; great-granddaughter, Raelynn Skimehorn; nephews, Mike Delano and Greg Delano, both of Nebo.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Jamey Daugherty officiating and assisted by Bro. Tim Morgan. Burial to follow at Silent Run Cemetery in Nebo. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the United States Army and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tim Howard, Noah Skimehorn, Mike Delano, Greg Delano, Kelly Kyle, and James Brewer. Honorary pallbearers are Danny Fuson and Joe Gamblin.