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Robert Paul Birdwell was born November 9, 1935 in Hammon, Oklahoma to Ruby Pickett (Wofford) and Samuel Robert Birdwell. He passed away July 6, 2019 at Clinton, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 27 days.
Paul grew up in Butler, Oklahoma where he attended school graduating in 1954. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Victoria, Texas at the 450th TAC Hospital where he worked in the medication dispensary. In December 1957 he received an honorable discharge with the Good Conduct Medal.
Paul was later married to Shirley Jean (Morris) Birdwell on June 24, 1958 at Sayre, Oklahoma. After their marriage they lived in Sayre for a short period of time before moving to Pampa, Texas where Paul worked at the asphalt mill.
In late 1958 Paul decided he wanted to attend college, so together he and Shirley moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma where he received his bachelors degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Paul began his teaching career in Binger, Oklahoma where he taught industrial arts for 5 years. They later moved to Burns Flat, Oklahoma where he taught the same class for 7 years. During this time Paul began working on his master degree obtaining his degree in 1976. It was at that time that Burns Flat made him high school principal where he spent the next 23 years serving until his retirement in 1998. After his retirement they remained in Burns Flat and he enjoyed working in his yard, camping, golfing, carpentry and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, T.M. and Frank Birdwell, 2 sisters, Freelin Doak and Edna Jo Bowen.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; 2 children, Bobby Birdwell and wife, Jill, Burns Flat, OK and Regina Birdwell, Burns Flat, OK; 3 grandchildren, Megan Britton and husband, Danny, Burns Flat, OK, Jake Birdwell, Burns Flat, OK and Katie Birdwell, Burns Flat, OK; 2 great grandchildren, Bryler Britton, Zala Birdwell; 1 brother, Vernon Birdwell and wife, Bobbie, Yukon, OK; 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Birdwell and Nina Jackson, both of Weatherford, OK and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will greet friends at Whinery Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 2:00 PM at Don Lemke Gymnasium officiated by Carl Thionett and Don Greteman. Arrangements are under the direction of Whinery Funeral Service.
The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Association at 2123 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, OK 73106 or www.alz.org/Oklahoma.
Visitation
Monday, July 08, 2019
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery
Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644
Visitation
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery
Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644
Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 2:00 PM
Don Lemke
Gymnasium
306 OK-44
Burns Flat, Oklahoma 73624
A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.
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