Chris Phillip "Fish"Byron, age 56 of Maryville, IL, born May 7, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Chris was a 1980 Collinsville High School graduate. He was a print services manager for over 20 years with Ricoh Copiers. He was a collector of "Brewmania" and T-shirts throughout the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra J. nee Nichols Byron; and a brother, Eric R. Byron.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy nee Smith Byron, whom he married, May 16, 1990; a son, Jacob Byron of Maryville; his father, Wayne Byron of Maryville; a sister, Lisa (Steve) Wegert of Ferguson, MO; an aunt Gail Schmidt of Collinsville; numerous cousins and friends.

Memorial visitation will be from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, Il.

Memorial service will be 11am on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Andy Adams officiating.

Memorials may be made to World Wildlife Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

Upon Chris' request, a Viking style burial will take place at a later date.