Mr. Glen Byers

BYERS, Mr. Glen - Age 68, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Fenton, MI. Private services have already taken place. Glen Edward Byers II dropped his final anchor on heaven’s shore on Sunday March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving crew. He had navigated through choppy and turbulent waters but always docked with a fun-loving spirit. Glen was born on March 13, 1957, in Flint, Michigan to Thelma Byers and Glen Byers, Sr. He graduated from Beecher High School where he was a proud Buccaneer. He attended Mott College, Flint. Glen met his dance partner, Gloria, in 1979. They sailed together for about 15 years before marrying on July 2, 1994. Glen was employed at General Motors Truck and Bus Assembly, working both production and management. He retired after a 30-year tenure. Glen attended Blackwell A.M.E Church and Greater Galilee Baptist Church where he was sound engineer, as well as bass guitarist. He later joined and attended Word of Life Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor George Wilkinson. Glen loved boating and fishing and was a nautical captain at heart. If you wanted to find him at peace, you would find him on his boats. Water was more than a hobby for him; it was peace and joy. In addition to the water, music was the soundtrack of his life. Whether he was tuning up his guitars to play his favorite songs or singing them aloud, it was how he connected with so many. Glen was a disc jockey in the Genesee County area for years working under the pseudonym of Ground Control. He was known for his state-of-the-art equipment and his outstanding mixing skills. Glen, along with his sons, was the DJ for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Genesee County for many years. He and his sons were musical artists for summer picnics as well as annual recognition events for the agency. He was proud to have been an active big brother in the agency’s program for years. Glen was a corvette enthusiast. He was a member of Stingrays of Flint, MI for years. He looked forward to traveling and participating in corvette motorcades for over 15 years. More than anything else, his greatest pride and deepest love was his family. One of his favorite past times was hanging with his brother Erick and his brother-in-law, Dwight, watching his sons run track or play football. He enjoyed the annual vacations to Disney World Hawaii, Alaska or wherever the boys ‘voted ‘on. He relished the numerous picnics in his backyard with family and friends. An outstanding brother, son, father, uncle and friend, he focused on teaching his sons, nieces, and nephews the importance of strength, independence and navigating through life’s waters. He also took them to a few energetic rock concerts for music appreciation. He was a great captain of the family ship. Glen leaves remaining on shore a crew of relatives and friends who were blessed and proud to have shared his life, including his loving and devoted co-captain-wife Gloria, his favorite sons, Dillon and Key, and his proud daughter Joy (Ben) Buchanan. His grandchildren, Montiae (Tremayne) Stott, Skylar, Rihanna of Ypsilanti, and Daxton and Kiare all of Genesee, MI; his loving and caring mother, Thelma M. Byers of Flint, MI; his sisters, SaRyne Byers Johnson of San Pedro, California and Jewel Byers of Irving, Texas; sisters in law, Janis Rogers and Vivian Pickard of Grand Blanc, MI, Rita (Loston) Rowe of Eads, TN, Linda (James) Avent of Murfreesboro, TN, Diane Gladney of Fenton, MI, Rosie Rogers of Hoagland IN and Bobra Knox of Kosciusko, MS; brothers in law, Breland (Linda) Rogers of Grand Blanc, MI and Dwight (Lisa) Rogers of Swartz Creek, MI; many nieces and nephews who adored him- including Cameron Duncan of San Pedro, CA, Sidney Johnson of Laguana Beach, CA, Marvin Johnson of San Diego, CA and Kynnedi, Carrington, K. Lyniah, and Caden Byers of Irving, TX; Jasmine Bassey of Sandefjord, Norway, Taniecea Rogers of Flushing, MI and Stephanie Rogers of Grand Blanc, MI, Lance Rogers of Orlando, FL, Clay(Danielle) Rowe of Wilmington, DE, Dr. Kristin Rowe of Inglewood, CA, Dwinette Rogers and Rodney Poole of Indianapolis, IN; Carla Fields of Hoagland, IN, Dr. Braque (Brittney) Talley of Huntsville, Al, and Henry (Alyssa) Morrow of Macomb, MI, Rev. Anjohnette Gibbs (Wardell) Watson of Greenville, MS. Aunts Ms, Georgia Jackson and Rosetta Williams both of Flint, MI; Uncles Elbert (Elaine) Mems, Redford, MI and Fermon Byers, Kansas City, KS; cousins Teres Jackson of Pt. Huron, MI, Simone Jackson of Clarksville, TN, Sean and Stacy Williams and Darrel Mems of Flint, MI. Glen leaves many close lifelong Lakeshore Drive neighbors whom he loved, and lifelong friends including Richard Townsend, Ricky Grant, John Freeman, Byron Carter, C.B. Dones, Kenny Pennington, special friends Mike Cummings and Chuck Dillard devoted friend, Butch Johnson, and man’s best friend, Bubba Byers. Glen was preceded in death by his father, Glen Byers, Sr., brother and best friend, Erick Byers, grandfather Fermon Byers, Herbert (Bernice) Dean; grandmothers Martha Monroe and Jewel Byers Dean, Aunt Dorothy (Henry) Hickman. The family would like to extend special thanks to the University of Michigan medical team, led by Dr. E. Jaworski, and Dr. A. Dragovic, nurses Stacy and Veronica, radiologist Trish, and Kellie Blank, P.A., also Sophia and Pastor George Wilkinson, Pastor Delrico Loyd and the Word of Life Christian Church family. Though Glen’s boat has docked, and his bass guitars are silent, his love sails on in the hearts of his family and friends. He leaves behind not anchors of sorrow, but waves of memories of love and laughter that will carry us through. We thank God for the blessing of calmness and steadiness he gifted us with in this turbulent sea of life.

Mr. Glen Byers

March 13, 1957 - March 1, 2026