William D. Byrnes, 77, of South Whitehall Township, died May 6, 202, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

The husband of Sarah (Sally) M. (DeMartino) Byrnes, the couple would have shared 46 years of marriage in August.

Born in East Orange, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Ferguson) Byrnes.

After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked since 1967 as a draftsman for Smith Industries, which later became BAE Systems, New Jersey, retiring in 2010.

He attended United Presbyterian Church, West Orange, N.J.

He was a past exalted ruler of Livingston Elks Lodge 1855 and enjoyed golfing and reading, especially James Patterson and Harlan Coban books.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son David; daughter Jennifer, wife of Bill Friedman, all of South Whitehall Township; and grandchildren Matthew, Sarah May and Grace.

Services are to be determined at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Fire Department 32 or to the Elks National Foundation, c/o Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown, PA 18102.