Todd Anthony Byler, 54, of Pottsboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, at TMC in Denison, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Todd was born on November 12, 1968 in Dallas, TX and moved to Sherman, TX with his family when he was a small child. His family worshiped at West Sherman Baptist Church where he was baptized as a teenager. His family moved to the Southmayd area where he attended Sadler & Southmayd (S & S) CISD, and graduated with the class of 1987. Todd attended Grayson County College and received a certificate in Auto Body Repair. Todd married Edna Woosley in November 1990 in Grandfield, OK.

Todd began working for Jeff Hill, rebuilding engines. His career changed to an Electrician as he worked for both Jerry Paul Higgins and Brown & Root for over 30 years. He worked at Raytheon in McKinney, TX and Texas Instruments in both Richardson and Sherman, TX, where he was currently employed with Brown & Root.

For the past 28 years, Todd and his two brothers, Curtis and Jason, and several friends worked as teammates as Lone Star Towboats and throughout the year providing tow boat services for the drag boat racing community including International Hot Boats Association (IHBA), Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, and Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA). He met numerous boat racers and made lasting friendships that were as close as his own family that were very special to him.

Todd volunteered as a scout leader with Pack 66 and Troop 55 of Pottsboro. He was one of the driving forces which led both his sons to become Eagle Scouts.

Todd was passionate about his hobbies. Todd loved working on small engines and buying and refurbishing older model Polaris jet skis and he also enjoyed woodworking, creating shadow boxes, kitchen cutting boards, and various wood gifts.

When Todd wasn't busy working, he loved watching movies over and over and could quote or compare any situation with a movie he had watched. Todd loved decorating the home for the holidays, especially in his yard on Halloween and Christmas.

Todd enjoyed living and playing at the lake where he, his wife, and with the help of family members built their home. He loved his family fiercely and was so very proud of his sons.

Todd always had a detailed story to tell that sometimes lasted longer than you could imagine. His friendly personality was to always help others. Todd knew people wherever he went. If he met a stranger, through conversation, they usually knew the same people and quickly became friends.

Todd is survived by his wife, Edna of the home that they shared with their sons, Bryce and Colton of Pottsboro, TX; parents, Tom Byler of Southmayd, TX and Patricia Byler of Davidson, OK; brothers, Curtis of Tioga, TX and Jason (Kim) of Bells, TX; brother in law, Charles Woosley (Debbie) of Graham, TX, Uncle James Allen (Diane) of Eustis, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are at 2 p.m. at West Sherman Baptist Church, graveside will follow at Preston Bend Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas.

The family will receive visitors at the home after graveside services.