He was born September 27, 1953 in Charlotte, North Carolina and moved to Hampton, Virginia in 1963. He graduated from Pembroke High School in 1972. In 2002, Charlie moved to Poquoson and was employed by the City of Poquoson until 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Ruth Watts Byrd; his brothers, Eugene and Sonny Miller; and sister, Mary Byrd Edmonds.
Charlie had a heart of gold and will be missed immensely by all who knew and loved him. He loved home projects, but his favorite pastimes were fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.
Charlie leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 32 years, Rita Holt Byrd; daughter, Ashley Byrd, who he loved dearly; brothers, Tommy Miller (Melissa) and Dennis Miller (Gerlyn); sister, Wanda Trulley (Heinz); and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 17, 2016 followed by a celebration of Charlie's life at 3:00 pm at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park immediately after.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Poquoson Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2099, Poquoson, VA 23662 or to a charity of your choice.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
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