Johnny Cope Byerly, age 71, a resident of Wintbrook Road, Thomasville, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at 3:42 PM in Thomasville Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 4PM Thursday, December 6, 2007 from the Tyro United Methodist Church, with Rev. Randy Foster officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.