John Kaye Byers

Background

Byers, John Kaye was born on September 7, 1930 in Knoxville. Son of W. C. and Cora Byers.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1959.

Career

County attorney, Sullivan County, Blountville, Tennessee, 1966-1967; judge, Sullivan County Criminal Court, Blountville, 1967-1976; judge, Tennessee Court Criminal Appeals, Knoxville, 1976-1990; presiding judge, Tennessee Court Criminal Appeals, Knoxville, 1990-1992; senior judge, Tennessee Court Justices of Appeal, since 1993.

Achievements

• John Kaye Byers has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1950-1954.

Connections

Married Zenda Chase, November 9, 1960. Children: Vickie, William, Zenda K., Lisa.

Father:

W. C.

Mother:

Cora Byers

Spouse:

Zenda Chase

child:

Lisa Byers

child:

William Byers

child:

Vickie Byers

child:

Zenda K. Byers