Byron Paul Richmond
1979-2023
Byron Paul Richmond, a beloved member of the Edmond, Oklahoma community, passed away tragically on August 27th in a heartbreaking accident in Kay County, Oklahoma. Born on March 6th, 1979, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Byron was 44 years old at the time of his passing. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion.
Byron's journey was marked by his unwavering faith and dedication to his family. He joined in holy matrimony with his childhood family friend Crystal on June 24th, 2017, and their bond was a testament to enduring love. Their home in Edmond, Oklahoma was a hub of love and warmth.
A graduate of Edmond Memorial in 1997, Byron's thirst for knowledge led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Oklahoma. His professional journey flourished at the university, where he spent a decade in the IT department before transitioning to a role as a customer success engineer in cyber security for IBoss.
Byron's heart overflowed with devotion for his family and friends. He was a dedicated stepfather to Rob and Holden, showering them with love and attending all their sporting events. Byron had an adventurous spirit and found joy in activities such as camping, snow skiing, golfing, attending live music events and also Crossings Church. An avid supporter of Oklahoma State University, he cheered passionately for his team.
His kindness, charm, and helpful nature were his trademarks. He had an innate ability to connect with anyone he met, always eager to make things right and spread positivity. Byron's strong faith was a guiding light in his life, and his love for his family and friends knew no bounds.
Byron is survived by his beloved wife Crystal Richmond, his cherished stepsons Rob and Holden Manchester, and his adored dogs Marley and Maisel. He is also survived by his mother Pam Fraim, father Steve Richmond and stepmother Christi Richmond, in-laws Boyd and Lee Ann Poole, siblings Ashlee Thompson and her husband Paul, Chad Richmond and his wife Maryam, Caleb Baldwin and his wife Kelsey, step-siblings Josh Webb and his wife Andrea, Ashley Austin and her husband Barret, sister-in-law Heather Cooper and her husband Brandon, nieces and nephews Draden Thompson, Brooklyn Thompson, Brynnlee Thompson, Briar Baldwin, River Webb, Ellie Austin, Ruby Cooper, Josie Cooper, Duke Cooper and numerous extended family members and friends that were considered family.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, September 1st at Matthews Funeral Home with family present to greet friends.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Crossings Community Church Edmond – Covell location, with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests considering a donation to Crystal and her boys through a GoFundMe campaign, which can be found by clicking here . Byron Paul Richmond's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love him.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but are not able to. To watch the service please follow this link: https://vimeo.com/event/3669309/22a6cfa61e .