Charles W Grizzard

Charles W. Grizzard, age 86, of St. Augustine, passed away on June 15, 2019 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. He was born in Bowdon, GA and grew up in Carrollton, GA. After high school he moved to Big Spring, TX and joined the U.S. Army, where he served his country for 4 years. While in the Army Charles married his wife Eva Joyce Grizzard, the couple moved back to Big Spring, TX where they raised their family. His great love was being the choir director of Birdwell Lane Baptist Choir from 1953 to 1976. Charles went to work for the Civil Service for many years as an engine mechanic and in management. They then moved to Texarkana, TX where he continued to work and lead church choirs. Charles retired from the Civil Service to San Angelo with his wife, where they loved traveling the United States in their RV. He filled his years helping people, stopping along the way to help build churches and Christian schools. Charles traveled the U.S. in his RV until he was 78. Family and friends were his first concern, they meant the world to him. His wife, Joyce was always by his side, they did everything together. He was a devoted husband and loving father grandfather, brother and friend, who will be missed deeply. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eva Joyce Grizzard; children, Charles R. Grizzard (Tonya), Lisa Joyce Grizzard McCutchan (James), E. Dalton Grizzard (Ted), Special family members Jimmy Lee Grizzard (Cindy), Jeannie Grizzard Lewis (Don), Pris Grizzard Brown,(Ron); brothers, Herman Grizzard (Jane), Jack Grizzard; grandchildren, Desiree Perez ( Shon), Deidre Masters, Darby Grizzard, Demi Grizzard, Kaylee McCutchan, Kolton McCutchan, Brian Schiller (Marsha}, Angela DelPrincipe (Dan); great grandchildren, Kailani Perez, Anna DelPrincipe, Sophia DelPrincipe. Many Nieces and Nephews and greats. Preceded in Death by father Charles R, mother Eva Ruth Grizzard, Brother James F.Grizzard and sister Velma Grizzard Landers). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Anastasia Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Crum officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Heights Baptist Church San Angelo Texas. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles W Grizzard

January 16, 1933 - June 15, 2019