Bruce W. Byrket

BRUCE W. BYRKET, age 57 of New Paris, OH, died on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in New Paris. Bruce was born on January 13, 1956 in Los Angeles, California. He was a 1974 graduate of Northmont High School in Englewood and was a veteran of the United States Army with the Special Forces. Bruce and his wife Blaine owned and operated Rim Technologies, Wheelguard and Southern Comfort Bar and Grill all of New Paris. He loved to cook, garden and spend time with family and friends. Bruce was very involved with the community of New Paris and was very dedicated to the New Paris Food Bank.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 18 years, Blaine D. (Crampton) Byrket; his father, Don Byrket and his mother, Ida (Castillo) Byrket both of Union, OH; sisters, Cynthia Byrket and Sheryl Renee Byrket Mickley both of Columbus, OH and Alicia (Al) Byrket Butler of Tipp City, OH; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio with Pastor Dave Shelter officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the New Paris Food Bank c/o St. Paul United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 194, New Paris, OH 45347. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com