The Derrick, January 24, 2009: Dr. David R. Byers, 63, of 207 Summers Drive, Lancaster, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Columbia, Dr. Byers was the son of Elsie McKain Byers of Marietta and the late Martin Byers. He was the husband of Constance "Connie" Wingert Byers, with whom he had celebrated 40 years of marriage Aug. 24, 2008. Dr. Byers was a retired physician and had been working at Manheim Auto Auction. He attended First Assembly of God Church in Lancaster. Dr. Byers had been an Eagle Scout and very much enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hiking and swimming. He had served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, serving active duty as a field surgeon during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He retired as a lieutenant colonel. In addition to his wife and mother, Dr. Byers is survived by two children, Craig Byers and his wife, Laura, of Knox, and Kristen Roberson and her husband, Edward, of Sharon; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Byers of Lancaster. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, 1025 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Kris Newman officiating. Interment will be in Marietta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dr. Byers' memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, 17603. Arrangements are being handled by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home in Lancaster. To send an online condolence, visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com