Obituary of Lon Gene Bythwood

BYTHWOOD, Lon G., Sr. Age 72 of Elmira, NY. He was born July 15, 1947 in Monticello, FL, son of the late Henry Bythwood, Sr. and Eula (Haire) Adams and passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at home after an extended illness. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers David Hall, William Bythwood, Henry Bythwood, Jr and sister Eva Palmer. He is survived by his children Tocha Bythwood of Elmira, Lon Bythwood, Jr. of Elmira and Amber Bythwood of Ocala, FL; grandchildren Shateek Lewis, Brianna Lewis, Tianna Woodson, Robert Woodson, Seddrinna Woodson, Sebbrinna Woodson, Jeremiah Clark Bythwood, Zepphaniah Bythwood, Quavel Bythwood, Zacharious Bythwood, Keyhani Bythwood, Lexus Harper, Davontee Harper, Tisheena Harper and Mercedes Harper; great grandchildren Anderson, Marlee, Aleciess, Christian, Messiah, Ishmael; siblings Isiah & Helen Adams, Ida Brown and Bobby Adams all of Elmira along with a host of nieces and nephews. Lon retired from Corning, Inc. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Goodbye Dad It's never the right time To say goodbye. We will miss you, Dad, And here is why. You taught us so much: To show no fear, To always have fun, And face the day with cheer. You were always so able, So fast and so strong. In our eyes, You could do no wrong. You would always listen, And you never pried. You were the arms around us When we cried. You never looked for praises, And you were never one to boast. You were always there For those you loved the most. You worked so hard, And those strong working hands Led us through life And helped us understand That life can be hard, And tough, and sad, But through it all We had our Dad. And because of you, We understood That life was actually Pretty good. We believe in you And will follow your path, And when things go wrong, We'll look back and laugh. We hope you can hear us So we can let you know That you were and will forever Be our superhero. So yes, today We are full of sorrow, But we will smile a little more With each tomorrow. So please, Dad, go Be at rest And know to us You were always the best. We love you so much and miss you every day!