Byron A Greig

Byron Allan Greig was born on Jan. 26, 1963, to Evelyn and Kenneth Greig. His favorite childhood memories were of time spent with grandparents, Howard and Iola Pilant. He graduated from Grangeville High School, where he was an avid wrestler and state champion archer, in 1982. For many years he rode broncs in local rodeos, where he was easy to spot in his pink chaps.

He worked all over Idaho County in different positions, his favorite being a cowboy for multiple local ranches, and California as a farrier before becoming a business owner, BX Fence being the longest standing and last business owned. Especially in these last years, he was very grateful for the help in that business from foreman, TJ Rhodes.

He met the love of his life, Michelle, in 2000, and knowing she was perfect for him, married her just three months after they met. Together they lived a life they loved in Grangeville, working side by side fencing in their younger years, playing cribbage, camping, going to the river, gardening, and watching their grandchildren.

His joy in life was raising his twin sons. Their childhood consisted of Byron teaching them to shoot, drive, shoe horses, hunt, and be all-around hardworking, respectful good men. They worked by his side on countless miles of fence line. Once they were grown, his next joy became spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren.

Byron had an exceptional knack for remembering everyone’s birthday, finding the best deals at yard sales, and telling stories and jokes. He enjoyed spending afternoons playing cribbage and visiting with anyone who stopped by his shop. He had a special place in his heart, not only for his sons, but all his “extra kids”. For this reason, he built a room called the man-cave, on to the back of his shop where they could spend time. Too many hours were spent there to count, with too many knowing they were always welcome, to list. Byron is considered by so many to be a second father, who always encouraged them and taught them great lessons, like how to properly shake hands.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Iola Pilant; parents, Evelyn and Kenneth Greig; and cousin, Rodney Pilant.

Byron leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Michelle; brother, Kevin (Cammi) Greig; sons, Wade (Dana) Greig, Wyatt (Niki) Greig, Dusty Blankenship, Kelly Blankenship; daughter, Nicole (Luke) Walton; grandchildren, Shaelee Walton, Colt Schacher, Ryder Schacher, Madison Walton, Maycee Greig, Isabelle Greig, Garrity Greig; uncle Garry (Georgia) Pilant, cousin Mike (Amanda) Pilant; and multiple other cousins, nieces and nephews.

Byron will always be remembered as being a hardworker, honest, loving, giving, and an exceptional and extremely proud father and grandfather. He could build just about anything, was not someone you wanted to challenge to arm wrestle and could do fingertip pushups even in his sixties.

He passed away on April 20, 2024 in his favorite place, his home, just minutes after laughing and joking with Michelle. Services are planned for Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Grangeville Elks at 2 p.m.

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