Obituary of Charles C. Byrd

CAYCE—Funeral services for Charles C. Byrd, Jr. 80, of Cayce, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Cayce United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Joseph James, Jr. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 -1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is assisting the family. Charlie, beloved husband of 49 years to the late Alice L. Byrd, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born in Cayce, he was the son of the late Charles Clarence Byrd and Nell Hunter Byrd. He was a member of Cayce United Methodist Church and Seekers Sunday School Class. Also a Veteran of the United States Army he served in the Korean War. He retired from Nobel Insurance Services as Vice President of Claims. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his daughter, Deborah B. Burriss (Scott) of Chapin; son, Charles "Chuck" Byrd, III (April) of West Columbia; grandchildren, Mason and Hayden Burriss of Chapin and Kayla and Jacob Byrd of West Columbia; brothers, Harold Byrd of West Columbia and Bob Byrd of Cayce. Memorials may be made to Cayce United Methodist Church, 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033.