Byron Thomas Lawless, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday evening, March 3, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Memorial Services: 1:30 P.M. Saturday at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 2 ^nd Street S.E., with Rev. Reggie Daniel officiating.

Byron is survived by his wife Kay; three sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Evelyn Lawless, one sister and three brothers.

Byron was born October 28, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska and had lived in Cedar Rapids for many years. He was employed by Klinger Paint Company for 33 years until his retirement.

Byron was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.