of Benton, AR
July 1, 2016
Don Byrum, of Benton, Arkansas lost his battle with Mylofibrosis on July 1, 2016 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born to Rev. and Mrs. Wright Taylor Byrum, Jr. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was a pharmacist, who formerly owned Town & Country Pharmacy (Byrum's Pharmacy) in Benton. He worked as a staff pharmacist at Baptist Health, Little Rock for the last 25 years of his professional career.
He was a graduate of Laura Conner High School in Augusta, AR. He was also an honor graduate in the 1961 Pharmacy School, Class at UAMS. He served in the U. S. Air Force at a Strategic Air Command Base in Columbus, OH. He worked in the USAF Hospital pharmacy during the mid-1950's.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bartlett Byrum; a son Curtis Byrum (Sue) of Minneapolis, MN, and a daughter, Amy Golden (Bryan) of Little Rock; a brother, Rev. James Byrum of Carlisle; a sister, Sue Stewart of Lonoke; and five grandchildren, Jarrett Byrum (Roseanne) of Brooklyn, NY, Brett Golden (Claire) of Little Rock, Janie Byrum Jones (Dr. Drew) of Albuquerque, NM, Jordan Byrum of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, David Golden of Fayeteville; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Benton in the Church Sanctuary. A time of visitation is scheduled before the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. What a special family you are.
Don was a wonderful Christian man. It was an honor to know him. He will be missed by many. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and the family.
Phyllis,
I'm so sorry to read of Don's death. Don was such a kind,gentle man. I know Marvin appreciated his knowledge and skills when they worked together at Baptist My heart goes out to you, your son and daughter and all the family. I will be thinking and praying for you and all the family
With all my love,
Lee
Phyllis
Thinking of you with tender care and praying for you and your family.
You are such a special lady and you and Don a perfect couple.
Don was like a garden club member to all of us and he will
Be remembered. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Kathy Storey
Phyllis, Curt and Amy,
We are sad to hear of Don's death. Brings back happy memories from many years ago when we were neighbors on Edgehill Dr. We were a very young married couple with a small child and you were wonderful mentors to us. Don was the first person who ever mentioned "generic drugs" to me, and encouraged us to ask our doctors about them. It was a joy to read about your children and grandchildren. What a legacy he left! He was a good man and we are rejoicing with you, knowing he is not sick anymore. We will be together again. May God bless each of you as you grieve. We love you!