Our angel has been called away. Byron Dwayne Foss passed away peacefully on November 10th at the age of 64 while surrounded by family and friends.

Byron was born on Dec 29, 1948 in Rosenberg, TX; the second child of Clarence and Viola Foss. He was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome but his parents rejected doctors' recommendations that he be institutionalized. Instead, Byron was raised in a loving and caring family and community. He seemed to teach us more than we could ever teach him. Because of mental and physical differences he had challenges, yet he challenged us more by seeing the world from a different viewpoint. His big smile after a simple hug was priceless. We learned so much from Byron and are forever grateful for the gift God gave us.



Byron was preceded in death by his father Clarence Foss and his sister Sandra Kunz. He is survived by his mother Viola Foss and brother Terrell (Terry) Foss, nieces Kimberly Dilone and Kristin Jones, nephew Austin Foss and a loving group of relatives.

We thank Houston Hospice for their care in the final days and are grateful for all of the support from family and friends. Family was a very important part of Byron's life. The loving support of family and friends was something he cherished and we thank all of you for your kindness throughout his life.

Pallbearers will be cousins Ronnie Hurta, Kenny Mikel, Gregory Pavlas, Dean Hurta, Tim Novosad and Russell Hurta. Honorary pallbearers are his buddy Dennis Vacek, his coffee attendant Adolph Chabisek and his dance partner Jan Vacek.



Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, Nov 13th at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461. Rev. Jonathan Murray will officiate the funeral service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Nov 14th at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461. Burial will follow at the Needville Public Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church Street/Needville, TX 77461, or the Needville Public Cemetery. P.O. Box 1331, Needville, TX 77461-1331.



Condolence messages may be written for the Foss family at www.garmanycarden.com.



Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461 (979)793-4515.