Charles W. "Bill" Wyld Jr.

1929 - 2020

Wyld, Charles W. "Bill" Jr. PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Charles W. "Bill" Wyld Jr., 90 of Port Charlotte, Fla, passed away on February 7, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte. Mr. Wyld was born on May 12, 1929, and was a native of Averill Park. He was a chief warrant officer four in the U.S. Navy. He retired to Florida after 38 years of service with the U.S. Navy and Reserves aboard 32 ships, and after 41 years of service at the New York Telephone Co. Bill was an avid golfer. He held various offices and chairmanships with the Masonic Lodge, Rotary International, Military Officers Association, DESA and the United Methodist Church. He volunteered with Tidewell Hospice, conducting veterans pinning ceremonies for the veteran patients. Bill is survived by his wife Nancy; four children, William, Linda, Deborah and Sue; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wives, Miriam and Linda. Interment and military honors will be held promptly at 12 p.m. on October 9, in Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd (Route 155), Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: U.S.S Slater DE 766, (DEHM) Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, P.O. Box 1926, Albany, NY, 12201.