Our community sadly lost an important pillar.  Tommy (Tom) Ray Byerly, 82, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Tom passed on July 26, 2022. He was born to parents Imogene and Melvin Byerly, on July 12, 1940 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.
Tom graduated from Holdenville Highschool in 1958. He continued his education, graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business and met Sandra (Sandi) Lea Byerly in 1966. In 1967, Tom received an Honorable Discharge from the Armed forces of the United States of America for Honest and Faithful Service.  Tom married Sandi June 24, 1967 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Together they raised 4 children in Sand Springs. Tom worked in life insurance brokerage for 50 years and served as Principal at Paragon Financial Group.
Tom has a long list of passions and hobbies. He enjoyed family & friends, golf, fishing and wine country. He was an avid reader, a die-hard Sooner football fan, the grill "master", generous traveler and adventurer.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sandi; children Shawn Thomas Byerly; Freddie Michael Byerly; Sarah Elizabeth Byerly & husband Vaughn Rupnow; Adam Christopher Byerly & wife Jennifer Byerly; sister Annie Deakins and brother Odis Byerly; grandchildren Adriana Byerly and Graham Rupnow. He was preceded in death by Imogene and Melvin Byerly.  Tom was cherished by his family and leaves a lasting legacy that will live within his children.  He led a life of significance.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
 https://www.fpcsandsprings.org/give/  The family has entrusted Mobley-Groesbeck with the arrangements.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for August 16, 2022 Tuesday 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. A reception will follow at Tulsa Country Club. Tom Litteer will officiate the ceremony.