C. Walter Byrd

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C. Walter Byrd CHARLOTTE - Mr. Byrd of Charlotte passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the Carriage Club Assisted Living Facility in Charlotte, NC. Walter was born February 29, 1920 to the late Walter Pierce and Zula Tomlinson Byrd. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn and Lois Byrd, who were long time residents of Lillington, NC. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1941 and upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and served out of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Major, having won the Air Force Distinguish Flying Cross for Bravery. Walter is survived by his three children, Jean Allison and husband, Al, Tom Byrd and wife, Maria and Andy Byrd and wife, Reet; six grandchildren, Amanda Byrd Chambers and husband, Matt, Ashley Byrd, Dana Byrd, Aleks Byrd, Lauren Allison Deese and husband, Jeremy and Adam Allison and wife, Natalie; two great grandchildren, Haley and Porter Allison. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 30, 2012 at Providence United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204 or The Wesley Men's Fellowship Class, c/o Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC. Please share condolences online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 29, 2012.
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Walter once explained that Burtonwood was named for a location in Great Britain suggested by his developer partner. We all agreed with your choice as the best place to live! Thank you for Burtonwood, Walter!

George Dill

December 1, 2012

See you later Walter.
You taught me a lot!
Charlie Boone

November 29, 2012

Our deepest sympathies,thoughts & prayers are with you all.

David & Shelby Hill

David Hill

November 29, 2012

I have great memorys of Walter. I Worked for DW Flowe graiding and McWhirter grading.

Charlie Byrd

November 29, 2012

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