Navy Reservist Stephen Franklin Byus
Navy Reservist, Stephen Byus, 39, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Sept. 16, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an enemy attack. He was a member of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, working as a supply specialist, and assigned to the Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan while deployed. Stephen grew up in Jackson County in southern Ohio graduating in 1993 from Wellston where he was a triple-sport athlete, playing basketball, football, and baseball. Byus was on his third tour of combat duty. He leaves behind his wife, two children, three brothers, and his parents. Byus was a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve, but was not serving in that capacity when he was killed.
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Service details are pending and will be announced by the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston when available.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate contributions be given to a fund that has been set up to help the future education of his children, Alexandrea and Jacob, C/O Valerie Byus: 8423 Rodebaugh Rd., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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