Nathan Byers

Nathan "Nate" Byers, age 20, of 10180 Grindstone Hill Rd., Greencastle, PA and a resident of 429 North Charlotte St., Lancaster, PA died peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, March 2, 2009 at his home in Greencastle.

Born, October 21, 1988 in Chambersburg, PA he is the son of James A. and Laura (Schmelder) Byers of Greencastle, PA.

He was employed at Cimbrian of Lancaster, PA as a computer networker. He is a 2006 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim High School and he received his associate''s degree from YTI in York, PA.

He attended Lifegate Ministries of Fairview, PA and formerly attended Five Forks Brethren In Christ Church, Waynesboro, PA.

Nathan enjoyed life, loved computers and music, especially playing worship music with his bass guitar and drums. He enjoyed watching Anime (Japanese cartoons). Nathan loved being barefoot and was given the nickname "feet" by his friends. He was a big teddy bear who loved God and people. Everyone who knew him loved him in return. Nathan was a light to the world and touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by all.

Surviving family in addition to his parents are, one brother, Andrew Byers and one sister, Abigail Byers both of Greencastle, PA. Maternal Grandparents, Richard and Gail Schmelder of Greencastle, PA. Paternal Grandfather, Adam Byers of Greencastle, PA. Six Aunts, Five Uncles, and Eleven Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandmother, Elizabeth Byers.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. from the Five Forks Brethren In Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Rd., Waynesboro, PA with Rev. Wilber "Buck" Besecker officiating. Burial will be in the Antrim Church Cemetery, Greencastle, PA. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5-8 P.M. at the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, PA. and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. The family requests the omission of flowers and memorial contributions be made in his memory to Lifegate Ministries, c/o Go 180 Youth Center, 8948 Capital Hill Rd., Waynesboro, PA 17268. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.zimmermanfh.com