Michael Floyd Bynum

Mr. Michael F. Bynum, Sr., age 61 of Saulsbury, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, November 17, 2013.

He was born February 17, 1952 to Wilma Mae Russum Bynum, who survives, and the late William Earl Bynum in Grand Junction. He was married to Jamie Ellen Chism on June 6, 1987. A truck driver, he worked for Roadway Express where he was a 'million mile driver', and a member of the Teamster's. He loved to hunt, fish, and drive his tractor. An avid collector he also enjoyed metal detecting. He lived in Hardeman County all his life with the exception of about 18 years when he lived in DeSoto County, MS. Mr. Bynum was a member of Saulsbury Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by 3 sons, Michael Bynum, Jr. and his wife Candie of Byhalia, MS, Brian Tribble and his wife Missy of Hernando, MS, and Christopher Tribble and his wife Mikki of San Diego, CA; 2 daughters, Leigh-Anne Bynum of Bolivar, and Tiffany Robinson and her husband Chad of Hernando, MS; 2 brothers, William Bynum and his wife Sue, Bobby Bynum and his wife Grace, and a sister Cora Campbell and her husband Gene, all of Saulsbury; and by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, George Luther Bynum, and an infant sister.