Charles D. Byham

Charles D. Byham, 95, of Meadville, died Wednesday, February 11, 1987, at Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville.

He was born in Randolph Township, September 24, 1891, a son of Clifton P. and Mary Morrison Byham.  He married Mabel Walters, August 14, 1912.  She survives.

Mr. Byham had been self-employed as a farmer for 40 years in Randolph Township.  In 1953, he and his wife moved to Obi, NY, spending winters in Florida, and moved back to Meadville in 1981.  He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Bernice) Lackey of Olean, NY and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Powell of Sarasota, FL; two sons, Wayne Byham of Lompoc, CA and Frank Byham of Meadville; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Rae and a grandson, David.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.