Charlie Robert Waid, or Bob as he was fondly known as by family only went to meet our Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the age of 82. He passed away at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX after a lengthy illness.
He was born at home in Hunt County, Texas on February 17, 1932 with his parents, Norene Traylor and Charlie R. Waid III and family. They moved to Odessa, TX in May 1951 where he met and married the love of his life, Florrie Bell “Flo” Petrey on June 14, 1952.
He served in the U.S. Army between 1952-1954 during the Korean War.
After serving his country, he opened and owned an auto body repair shop. He later became an insurance agent and adjuster. In 1974 he started Charlie Waid Insurance Agency and continued to serve his customers until his death.
He was a proud member of the Eagles Lodge for 42 years since 1972 serving as their president in 1983-1984.
He was a dedicated member of the Chuck Wagon Gang since 1990.
As a child he worshipped at the Methodist Church with his grandparents. With his wife, 2 young sons, and mother-in-law, he attended the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Charlie R. “Bobby” Waid V and wife, Janet of Katy, TX and Bryan Ross Waid and wife, April of Temple, TX. His 6 grandchildren whom he loved dearly are Charlie R. “Bobby” Waid VI, Joseph Glen “Joey” Waid, Jessica Lindsay Waid, Jennifer Mae Waid, Bryan Ross Waid Jr., and Delaney Annabella Waid. He has one precious great-grandchild, Sarah Mae Wiggins. His sisters are Gwen Nelson of Greenville, TX, Margaret Prince and husband, Harold of Andrews, TX, Sue Moore of Noble, OK, sister-in-law, Shelby Waid of Carlisle, Arkansas. Brothers, Gerald Waid of Burnet, TX, Ken Waid and wife, Peggy of Georgetown, TX, Jim Waid and wife , Pat “Cricket” of Leander, TX.
He is preceded in death by his wife Florrie Bell “Flo” in April 2, 2007, parents, Norene Traylor Waid January 4, 1983 and Charlie R. Waid III October 15, 1984,
Brothers, Alfred Wayne Waid March 3, 2009, infant brother, Carol Eugene Waid.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 1:00pm Friday, April 11, 2014 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reception following at Sunset Country Club catered by Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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