Kenneth Ray Birdwell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graveside services for Kenneth R. Birdwell, 85, of Rusk will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020 at McKnight Cemetery, CR 975 off of Hwy 204, Cushing Texas under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Williams opening in prayer, with Bro. Don Copeland and Pastor David Haines officiating. Mr. Birdwell was born on September 10, 1934 in Cushing, TX to the late Lillie and Hurshel Birdwell. He passed on May 28, 2020 in Rusk. He was a member of the McKnight Methodist Church in Cushing, TX. He worked as a butcher for Piggle Wiggly, Brookshire Brothers, Richard’s and Ocker’s Affiliated Food Stores in Rusk. He enjoyed hunting trips to Carey Ranch with long-time friends and spending time with his large family. He also loved going to Colorado to enjoy looking at the mountains. He was predeceased by sister and brother in law Helene and Sam Shingle, Bobby and Kay Birdwell and James, JJ Birdwell and Billie Birdwell of Cushing. He is survived by daughter Jana Birdwell of Hudson, Colorado, son Kenny and wife Rhonda Birdwell of Rusk. Grandchildren Leslie and wife Brittany Birdwell, David and Elissa Robbins, Kaylee Birdwell, Kennon Birdwell and Dillon Birdwell of Rusk. Great granddaughters Emily and Addilee Birdwell and Emery and Avery Robbins of Rusk. Brother Charles Birdwell of Humble, sisters Peggy Moore and Judy Finklea and husband Gary of Cushing. Pallbearers are Leslie Birdwell, Kennon Birdwell, Dillon Birdwell, David Robbins, Jade Rogers and Cliff Carey. Honorary pallbearers are Junior Birdwell, Mike and Steve Shingle. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.

Kenneth Ray Birdwell

September 10, 1934 - May 28, 2020