Charles Aaron Byrd

On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, God extended His almighty hand of love and gently took Charles Aaron Byrd to a home of joy, peace, and happiness. Charlie Boy, as he was graciously known by his family and friends, was born on September 4, 1951 to Charles and Alberta Byrd of Colonial Beach VA. He received his education from the public school system of Westmoreland County, VA.

Charlie accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age was baptized and became a member of the Little Zion Baptist Church, Oak Grove, VA where he faithfully served on the Ushers, Men's, and Motorcycle Ministries and the Men's Chorus. He also served on the Media Ministry where he enjoyed videoing the services from his VIP seat in the balcony. He was employed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren VA, until his health declined and he retired after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Round Hill Hunt Club and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and four-wheeler, playing baseball, and going to the racetrack. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and was known for keeping his shoes shined, his ride clean, and as Charlie Boy would say "I Thought You Knew".

On February 11, 1970, he was united in holy matrimony to Mary I. Johnson. Two Beautiful Daughters, Kim and Crissy, completed this union.

On May 30, 1998, he was joined in marriage to his loving wife Bertha Smith.

Charlie was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney "Puncho" Byrd. He leaves to cherish fond memories; his wife Bertha; parents, Charles and Alberta Byrd of Colonial Beach, VA; Two Daughters, Kimberly Byrd-Washington (James) of Dahlgren, VA, and Christal Byrd-Johnson of Colonial Beach, VA; one step-daughter, Atanza Smith of King George, VA; one step-son, Wanzar Smith of Spotsylvania, VA; five grandchildren; Shakendra, Sharhea, Aaron, LaTiqua, and LaAsia Byrd; Two step-grandchildren, Blake and Ashlyn Smith; one great granddaughter; Amani Baylor, three sisters; Phyllis Jett (Maurice), Betsy Lofton, and Renee Johnson (Linwood, Sr) all of Colonial Beach, VA; two brothers; Bobby Byrd, Sr (Shelva), Gregory Byrd, Sr (Jonelle), and a sister-n-law, Juanita Byrd all of Colonial Beach, VA; six brother-n-laws; Nathaniel Johnson (Mary), Oliver Johnson of Milford, VA, Roland Johnson (Helen), William Johnson of Bowling Green, VA, Andrew Johnson (Denise,) of Lady Smith, VA; and Elmer Johnson of Woodford, VA; one aunt; Beatrice Berry (William) of Fort Washington, MD; four uncles; Arthur Richards of Chester, PA, Thomas Byrd (Rosa), Everette Byrd (Rose), and Milton Byrd all of Colonial Beach, VA. A never ending son-n-law Keith Johnson; two special friends Dale McDowney and Jean Smith; a devoted co-worker, Yvonne Cruz and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.