He was born June 13, 1939 in Galatia, Illinois to Rodney Owen Bird and Ether ( Grey ) Bird
He is survived by his wife Sue of West Frankfort, two sons, Bobby (Tina) and Billy, by 3 step sons, Wendell, Larry ( Diane ) and Darrel and by grandchildren, and by great grandchildren, and by several step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by a brother, Harold (Judy) and by two sisters, Louise and Alice (Paul). In addition, a sister-in-law, Sandy, by two special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Rose Mary Bird in 2012 and by 3 brothers, James, Wayne and Leroy Bird.
Bill was a member of the Second Baptist Church in West Frankfort and was a mason.
He spent much of his life as a farmer and 23 years as a coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA. He also served in the United States Army
Services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Inurement will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery near Thompsonville. Visitation will be after 10 :00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
He was born June 13, 1939 in Galatia, Illinois to Rodney Owen Bird and Ether ( Grey ) Bird
He is survived by his wife Sue of West Frankfort, two sons, Bobby (Tina) and Billy, by 3 step sons, Wendell, Larry ( Diane ) and Darrel and by grandchildren, and by great grandchildren, and by several step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by a brother, Harold (Judy) and by two sisters, Louise and Alice (Paul). In addition, a sister-in-law, Sandy, by two special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Rose Mary Bird in 2012 and by 3 brothers, James, Wayne and Leroy Bird.
Bill was a member of the Second Baptist Church in West Frankfort and was a mason.
He spent much of his life as a farmer and 23 years as a coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA. He also served in the United States Army
Services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Inurement will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery near Thompsonville. Visitation will be after 10 :00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
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