Robert Boyd Birchfield, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. He was born Feb. 10, 1940, to the late Homer Birchfield and Gertie Moore Birchfield.
Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his 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 his 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.
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.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 West Main St. in Christiansburg.
