Meet Me at the Court held its eighth annual Black History Person and Youth of the Year Banquet Saturday night at the Parish Hall of St. Mary s Episcopal Church. The banquet consisted of both an awards ceremony honoring local notables as well as an education program focused on Black history.
Sunday, June 27, 2021
A Faithful Man of Uncommon Balance
Jack Edwards Byrom was born on March 2, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas, and died in Richardson, Texas on June 10, 2021. He grew up in the towns of Lytle and Somerset, surrounded by his loving parents and three brothers, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his 3 children, Debbie Byrom Welch, Mary Byrom Beall, and James Edwards Byrom, their spouses, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren, all of whom know him as “Papa.” He had a unique and special relationship with each of his children and grandchildren, officiating at most of their weddings and baptisms. He had a keen interest in their success in life as well as their faith in God. His many friends often referred to him as “Brother Jack” or “Dr. Jack.”