Gene Bird

© Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home, Springdale, AR
December 2011
Submitted by: Annajo Cantrell Limore

GENE BIRD 67 of Chewey, OK, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his home in Adair County.

Gene was born at home on January 3,1944 in Chewey, OK; he was the son of Frank and Polly Bird. Gene worked several years for Adair County and was a member of Illinois River Baptist Church. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include: Son Justin Bird, Kenwood, OK, Daughters; Sarah Pritchett, Stilwell, OK, Loretta Doublehead, Stilwell, OK; 2 Brothers; J.B. Bird, Chewey, OK, J.D. Bird & wife Laura Mae Chewey, OK; 2 grandchildren.

Gene is also survived by numerous family and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife - Shirley Bird, 3 brothers - Sunday Bird, Sam Bird, Johnny Bird and 3 sisters - Mary Hilderbrand, Sara Oakball and Anne Sixkiller.