Robert Boyd Birchfield, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born February 10, 1940, and was a son of the late Homer Birchfield and Gertie Moore Birchfield.
Robert was a retired Lt. Commander of the US Navy, he was also a manager, consultant and entrepreneur for many years. He was a wonderful husband, dad, Grandpop, brother, uncle, friend, and much, much more. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and nature as well as working on and around his farm. But, most importantly he enjoyed his family and spending time with them.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Weston Dale Birchfield; and brother, James Thomas “Tom” Birchfield.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Kimbrell Birchfield; son, Matthew Boyd Birchfield, and wife, Katherine Kraker Birchfield; grandchildren, Erin Marie Birchfield, Nathaniel Dale Birchfield and Amanda Kraker Chrisley; siblings, Constance “Connie” Howard, Wilburn “Wig” Birchfield, Gloria Birchfield Walton, Janice Birchfield Hollandsworth, Verlin Lee Birchfield, Homer “Rocky” Birchfield and Paul Franklin Birchfield; and 23 nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Robert’s life was held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Arrangements were handled by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory, Christiansburg, Virginia.
