The voyage began for Deacon Charlie Whitton Byrd, better known as C.W. on December 5, 1948, in Harrisville, MS, to the proud parents Willie Daniel & Emma C. Byrd, who preceded him in death along with one sister, Elnora Johnson and one brother, Charlie Johnson.  The captain ordered the ship to be docked for C.W. early on July 21, 2020, in Braxton, MS.

C.W. received his education from New Hymn High School graduating in 1968.  He furthered his education at Prentiss Institute.

C.W. worked various jobs in Mississippi, Chicago, IL & Detroit, MS.  Returning to retire from Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, MS, December 2011.

He accepted Christ at an early age & attended and served as a faithful deacon at Mt. Salem Missionary Baptist Church until his health failed him.

C.W. was united in Holy Matrimony to Margie Rea Weathersby on July 11, 1976, who also preceded him in death.  Upon this union, C.W. was blessed with one daughter, Lassandra and three sons, Alex, Aaron & Marcus (whom preceded him in death).

He leaves to cherish his memories:  one daughter, Lassandra Harrison (Antonio) of Montgomery, IL; two sons Alex Byrd of Braxton MS; Aaron Byrd (Naki) of Byram, MS; & one daughter in law, Misty Byrd of Canton, MS.  C.W. also leaves his love and affection to eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Fairley of Braxton, MS; Annie Halfacre of Fayette, IN; Ruby Shoulders (William) of Florence, MS & Mary Smith (Roy) of Georgetown, MS; one brother David Byrd of Braxton, MS, and a host of nieces, nephews & friends.