Charles Byron Beverage
Dec. 26, 1924 – Mar. 19, 2020
Charles Byron Beverage, 95, of Richmond, VA, passed away on March 19, 2020, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Millie Sullenberger Beverage; three children, Charles Jr., Luther Scott (Jennie), and Elizabeth B. Falkner (Henry); six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Charles was born December 26, 1924 in Monterey, VA, the son of Isaac Luther and Clara Hester Seybert Beverage. He was the last survivor of their ten children.
Charles was a graduate of Monterey High School. He attended Hampden Sydney College and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Charles was a member of the Honor Committee and a number of societies.
He retired from Dominion Energy after 37 years of service.
Charles remained a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend until the time of his death. He will be remembered for his sharp mind, generous heart, witty personality and energetic spirit. He enjoyed genealogy, gardening and hunting in the mountains of Highland County. Charles was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Contributions can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Monterey Cemetery in Monterey, VA.
Mrs. Beverage and family,
I am so sorry to hear and read of Mr. Beverage’s passing. He was a remarkable and respected gentleman and one that my family and I remember fondly. Thank you for calling my mom. She really appreciated hearing from you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you comfort and peace,
Jackie Johnston Curran
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Beverage’s passing. He was a dear friend to my Mom, Millie Simmons, and I always enjoyed my visits to his home with Mom. This fellow Wahoo will be missed by so many who loved him. My sympathies to his family.
Very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing, but praise for a long and well lived life. I remember him well from Trinity and Dominion. Sending prayers from the Adams family to yours.
I am so sorry to hear of Charles’ passing. I have fond memories of him attending the Seybert picnics. He was such a gentleman. My father Robert Mustoe (his cousin) and he had a special bond since they were the same age. I was so impressed that even in later years Charles would answer my e-mails in response to genealogy questions. His extensive research and writing on the Seybert family history is invaluable. I know your family will miss him greatly. My sympathies are with you.
I was a caregiver for Charlie and his wife Millie. The first time I walked into their home I was made a part of their family. Charlie will truly be missed. He taught me a lot. I had visited his home place in Monterey. Beautiful! He will always have a Special place in my heart. Millie and the family Charlie will always be looking down smiling. Love you all!
The Hampden-Sydney brotherhood wishes the Beverage family all the best. Mr. Beverage was a fine example of a Hampden-Sydney gentleman, who lived a full and passionate life. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time.
My condolences for your loss. Charlie went to High School with my mother, Margaret Beverage Kiely. My father was in touch many years ago about The Beverage Family Tree and I have all the material he sent in 1981.
Please let me know when the service will be in Monterey. Thankyou so much.
Millie, so sorry of your loss of Charles, I remember talking with both of you several years ago at a funeral in Monterey.
I visit Scottie and Jennie several times a year at the home on Strait Creek. Always ask how are the two of you doing.
God bless and be with you always.
I knew Charlie Beverage casually for years at Virginia Power before he joined me in developing community impact cost agreements with the governments of Bath and Highland Counties during construction of the Bath County Pumped Storage project. During that time I came to truly value Charlie’s knowledge, judgement good humor and people skills, and to really appreciate his friendship. Please accept my condolences.
F. Kenneth Moore