Billy Byars Sr.

For his adopted son, the American film producer, see Billy Byars Jr.
Billy Byars Sr.
Born
William Goebel Byars

October 6, 1901
Guthrie, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1965 (aged 64)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Other namesB. G. Byars
Occupations
  • Oilman
  • cattle rancher
  • sportsman
Children2 (including adopted Billy Byars Jr.)

William Goebel Byars (October 6, 1901 – October 6, 1965) was an American oilman, cattle rancher, and sportsman. He additionally served as director of the Tyler Bank and Trust Company, and was on the boards of several Texas colleges and organizations.

Besides his wealth, which at one point amounted to over $30 million, Byars was noted as a personal friend of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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