Obituary for Malcolm Byron | O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Homes
- Date Of Birth: August 9, 1937
- Date Of Death: March 12, 2021
- State: Mississippi
Malcolm L. Byron, age 83, of Moss Point passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home. Malcolm was one of 10 children born to Lionel Clayton Byron, Sr and Clara Booker Byron. His family were share croppers in Grand Bay, AL and he lived in this area all of his life. At the age of 14, Malcolm began his passion and career catching shrimp, crabs, and oysters. He could tell many stories of the things he witnessed and experienced especially God’s touch on nature.
On November 12, 2016, he was baptized at First Baptist Church of Moss Point and became an active member until his health declined.
He is preceded in death by his companion and wife of over 30 years, Valerie Byron; daughter, Trista Byron; 7 brothers and sisters. Malcolm is survived by his two sons, Clifton Byron and Shawn Tiller Sr.; 5 grandchildren, Jasmine Pope, Shawn Tiller, Jr., Hayley Tiller, Dylan Tiller, and Jake Byron; two sisters, Peggy Sexton and Rita Broussard; one great-grandchild expected in October.