Charles Byers Obituary

DARLINGTON - Charles Aubrey Byers, age 73, died Thursday, August 05, 2010 in a local hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Mike Mills and music will be provided by Ann Miles. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Born July 25, 1937 in Grover, NC, he was the eldest son of the late Aubrey Gilmore Byers and the late Ruth Malone Byers. He attended Grover High School and Limestone College, then spent four years in radar maintenance for the United States Air Force. He received an Associate degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College, and subsequently became the head of the Aircraft Maintenance Department. He was a Designated Maintenance Examiner for the FAA. His students affectionately called him """Mr. B""". He was very proud of his students and enjoyed hearing from them through the years.

Survived by his wife, the former Beverly Turner, Charles and Beverly celebrated fifty years of marriage on February 5, 2010. Charles touched many lives with his beautiful tenor voice. At the young age of 12, he sang in his parents""' gospel quartet. He performed solos from """The Messiah""" many times, including performances at Limestone College and Clemson University. He sang for many weddings, church services and special events. Both music majors in college, Charles and Beverly sang for lay renewals and recorded three albums of Christian music.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Byers is survived by four children: Charles Aubrey """Chet""" (Nancy) Byers, II of Acworth, GA, Robyn B. Hoffmeyer of Florence, SC, Michael Darrin (Andrea) Byers of Moreland, GA, and Karyn B. (Patrick) Gabbey of Beaufort, SC; fourteen grandchildren: Chris (Allison) Byers of Asheville, NC, Taylor Dee Byers of Landrum, SC, Bryson Byers-Cutrer of Waco, TX, Nicholas (Sabrina) Kilmer of San Antonio, TX, Linda (David) Barnes of Valdosta, GA, Stacy Hoffmeyer and Brandon Hoffmeyer of Florence,SC, Brittany Byers of Atlanta, GA and Brandi Byers of Columbia, SC Amanda E. (David) Patch of Camp Lejuene, NC, Ryan Eagle of Moreland, GA, Brooke Gabbey, Beth Gabbey and Joshua Gabbey of Beaufort, SC; three great-grandchildren: Abram Barnes and Alivia Barnes of Valdosta, GA and Hailey Byers of Asheville, NC, Two brothers: Kenneth (Ann) Byers of Gaffney, SC and Gary (Martha) Byers of Grover, NC; a brother-in-law Charles """Chuck""" (Jutta) Turner of Greeley, Co, a sister-in-law, Marilyn T. (Bob) Sieli of Salem, MO and a nephew, Kurt Salaman of Portland, OR.

Pallbearers will be Chris Byers, Brandon Hoffmeyer, Ryan Eagle, Patrick Gabbey, Barry Cook and Ruel Thain.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Belk Funeral Home and other times at the home of Charles and Beverly, 205 Pinewood Drive, Darlington.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one""'s choice.

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Published by The State on Aug. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Byers

14 Entries

Evelyn Pipkin

August 1, 2020

Time moves so quickly but memories live on.

Kathy Stroud

August 11, 2010

I worked with Mr. B for many years at Florence-Darlington Tech. He was a wonderful man, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Marci Poston

August 10, 2010

Robyn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!

Vickie Griffin

August 9, 2010

Robyn and family, know that my heart goes out to you in the loss of your father. Nothing can erase the loss, praying that God will bring you comfort and peace as only He can do.

Sherry Malphus

August 9, 2010

Bev, I was so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope that you find comfort in your beautiful family, including your sweet puppies. Please take time to take care of yourself in the coming days. I know that you lead a busy life, which can be a blessing in such a difficult time, but a little downtime can help also.

I'm sure that you will miss Charles immensely, but you will find solace in the memories of your time together. I'm sure he appreciated every effort you made for him to have peace and comfort during his long illness. You are a very special lady, and I feel privileged to know you.

With affection,
Sherry Malphus

Richard Taylor

August 8, 2010

Beverly and family, We were very sorry to hear of "Mr. B" 's passing. We found out late last week that he was gravely ill. Becky and I, thought of you often, even though the miles seperated us at times and remember the years that we spent at Florence. I have some great memories of the time at Florence Darlington Tech. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through the coming days. We wish we could have been there for you and your family, but circumstances prevent us from being there at this time. We will try to get by to see you sometime in the near furture. Richard and Becky Taylor, Lancaster, SC.

August 8, 2010

Beverly,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I,also, extend condolences from the entire class of St. John's High School-Class of 1954.
Ellen T. Register

Sharon King

August 8, 2010

Robyn,Brandon, and Stacy, Know that I am thinking of you. Praying the the peace that passes understanding with fill your hearts and minds. May great memories comfort you.

Gregg & Sandy Forlini

August 7, 2010

Robyn and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the comfort of God's presence be with you always.

Love, Gregg & Sandy

August 7, 2010

Our love and prayers are with you now and always.

Brant & Judy Bills

Vicki Meldrum

August 7, 2010

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers for your family.
Love, Vicki, David, Kassi, Murphy, Scotty & Tyger

Charles Crabtree

August 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Evelyn Pipkin