Enlow Cornelius Birdwell

Notes:

Was not listed with his mother and stepfather, Joseph Thomas Fuller, at the time of the 1910 Sabine County census.

Name: Enlow Cornelius Birdwell
Death Date: 07 Nov 1974
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 72 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1902
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bernice Birdwell
Father's Name: Norman Thadius Birdwell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Blanche Henley
Mother's Birthplace:
Informant: Bernice Birdwell (Wife)
Occupation: Lumberman
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243404
Digital Film Number: 4167742
Image Number: 2358
Reference Number: 84187
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Enlow married Florence Lucinda Hardy on 14 Jan 1918 in San Augustine County, Texas. Florence was born on 18 Oct 1895 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 2 Apr 1990 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Chinquapin Cemetery (Loggins Family Burial Ground), Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enlow married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
May 4, 2011, Page 11

Bertha Mae McMurry

Mrs. Bertha Mae McMurry, 91, was born Sept. 26, 1919, in San Augustine County to the late Enlow Birdwell and Florence (Hardy) Birdwell. She entered into rest in San Augustine on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

She was a member of Chinquapin Missionary Baptist Church. She and her husband, Dick McMurry, were once owners of a small convenience store in San Augustine which many of the school children patronized. She loved visiting with the kids and come to know most all of them, along with their parents. She had also worked at the "Tomato Stand" at the railroad station, where they boxed tomatoes to be sold and/or shipped on the train. In her later years she worked as a caregiver for several of the elderly or homebound people in the community. One of her greatest gifts was her love for her family and friends. She always enjoyed visiting with them.

She is survived by her daughters, Belva Joyce Stewart of San Augustine and Norma Lynn Mattox and husband Tony of Navasota; son, Don McMurry and wife Delores of Nacogdoches; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Winfred Birdwell and wife Vivian and Carl O. Birdwell and wife Helen, all of San Augustine; sister, Margie Nell Hildabrant of Bridge City; sister-in-law, Pauline Birdwell of San Augustine; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dick McMurry; brothers, Norman Birdwell and Kennon Birdwell; sisters, Audrey Drawhorn, Ruby Murphy, and Mattie Lou Breaux; granddaughter, Kim George; grandson, Jonathan Mattox; great-granddaughter, Emily Connor; great-grandson, Jacob Haughn; great-great-granddaughter, Kate Haughn; and son-in-law, Doug Stewart.

Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church, San Augustine, Tuesday, May 3, with Bro. Wallace Edgar and Dr. Sam Wayman officiating. Music was by Clifford Perry on the piano and Vicki Sublett singing. Burial followed in the Chinquapin Cemetery, San Augustine County.

Pallbearers were Robert Winfield, S.J. Butler, John Butts, Warren Norvell, Gerald Stewart, and Ray Hardy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinquapin Baptist Church or Chinquapin Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Bertha married Cecil Corley "Dick" McMurry on 22 Jan 1938 in San Augustine County, Texas. Cecil was born on 2 May 1908; died in Nov 1984 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married Ira Bell Drawhorn, Jr. on 15 Oct 1943 in San Augustine County, Texas. Ira (son of Ira Bell Drawhorn, Sr. and Rosa "Rosie" Lee Meeks) was born about 1920 in Sexton, Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Jan 2011 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 15 Jan 2011 in Drawhorn Family Cemetery, Chinquapin, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune 24 June 2004

The above referenced issue has an article about Ruby Birdwell, an 1943 graduate of San Augustine High School, who along with her husband Bill Murphy claimed a 160 acre homestead in Alaska. She was one of nine children of Florence and ENLO BIRDWELL, and the only one that left Texas.

Obituary
Anchorage Daily News
adn.com

Ruby B. Murphy, 86, died Sept. 17, 2010 at her home in Willow.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Willow. A service in Texas is planned at the Chinquapin Missionary Baptist Church in San Augustine at a later date. Her cremated remains will be inurned beside those of her husband at the Transport Cemetery in Dodson, La.

Ruby Blanche Birdwell was born Oct. 23, 1923 in San Augustine, Texas, the daughter of Enlow and Florence (Hardy) Birdwell. She received her education in San Augustine and began living in Skagway in 1952. In 1964, she and her husband, Bill, began living in Alaska on a full-time basis.

The family lovingly wrote: "Ruby, Mamma, Mema, Habba, Miss Ruby or Mrs. Murphy: no matter what name people had for her, anyone who ever met Ruby Murphy never forgot her."

Her adventurous, industrious character was evident in her experience homesteading on the Kashwitna River in the mid to late 1960s. While her husband, Bill, worked in Anchorage during the week, Ruby lived on the homestead, shooing away the moose from her garden and chasing away the bears from her fish. After moving into their larger log home in 1973, Ruby and Bill welcomed literally hundreds of visitors; from family and friends to fellow Al-Can Highway travelers they met during their many trips "Outside", to scores of church missionaries working on church building projects in Alaska.

Ruby never forgot her life tussling with her eight brothers and sisters on the farm in San Augustine, Texas, during the Great Depression and although she was homesteading on a wild river in Alaska, she always referred to San Augustine as "down home".

A pioneering fixture in the Willow community during her 46 years in the area, her engaging personality, love for people and incredible energy endured to the very end. Ruby always showed determination and an independent spirit. The feisty redhead went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010.

Survivors include her son, Dan Murphy of Willow; daughter, Cathy McBride of Bronson, Texas; grandsons, Jerry McBride of Tampa, Fla., Todd McBride of Niceville, Fla., Sean Murphy of Wasilla, Stephen McBride of Colmesneil, Texas, and Tad Murphy of Arlington, Texas; great-grandchildren, Derek McBride, Trevor McBride, Catherine McBride, Courtney McBride, Gregory McBride, Peyton Murphy and Nolan Murphy. She is also survived by two great-great-grandchildren, Cason McBride and Cutter McBride; two brothers, Winfred Birdwell and Carlo Birdwell, both of San Augustine; and two sisters, Bertha Mae McMurray of San Augustine and MargeNell Hilderbrandt of Orange, Texas.

Her husband, William L. Murphy; her parents; sisters, Audrey Drawhorn, MattLou Breaux; and brothers, Norman and Kennon Birdwell have preceded her in death.

Friends may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Willow Building Fund, P.O. Box 148, Willow, AK 99688.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.

Also published in the San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, September 23, 2010 and October 14, 2010, Page 10 and The Sabine County Reporter, September 29, 2010, page 11 and October 13, 2010, page 14

Family/Spouse: William L. Murphy. William was born on 28 Feb 1923; died on 20 Feb 2001 in Willow, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska; was buried in Transport Cemetery, Dodson, Winn Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 7, 1998, Page 10

Mattie Lou Breaux

Mattie Lou Breaux, 71 of Vidor died Tuesday, December 30, 1997, at her residence.

She was a native of San Augustine County and had lived in Vidor for several years.

Survivors: a son, Robert Eugene SEAY of Jacksonville, North Carolina; daughters, Mary Kathleen McADAMS of Beaumont and Diana EVANS of Sour Lake; brothers, Norman Birdwell of Hemphill, and Kennon Birdwell, Winfredc Birdwell, and Carl O. Birdwell, all of San Augustine; sisters, Bertha Mae McMURRY of San Augustine, Audrey Lee DRAWHORN of Bronson, Ruby Blanche MURPHY of Willow, Alabama, and Margie Nell HILDEBRANDT of Orangefield; eight grandchildren and eight great-granchildren.

Funeral services were held Jan. 3 at the chapel of Vidor Memoral Funeral Home in Vidor. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange County.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)

Mattie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
November 20, 1996, Page 12
Back In Time
Twenty Five Years Ago 1971

Norman Birdwell, a retired Air Force Major and jet fighter pilot announced his intention to file as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U. S. Congressman, District II.

San Augustine Tribune
18 Nov 2004

Excerpts from the obituary of Norman Theophles Birdwell, born in San Augustine County to the late Florence HARDY and Enlow BIRDWELL on 8 March 1928. He died 14 November 2004, also in San Augustine. He joined the Army Air Corp in January 1946, and after serving in the Aleutians Islands and Europe, he attended OCS and became a pilot and flight instructor. He served in England and as Base Operations Officer at Tan Son Nhut AFB in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star. He was also awarded the Airman's Medal for rescuing a family from drowning after a car accident. He retired to East Texas in 1968.

Survivors: sons, Bruce (Diane) of Dallas, Barry (J.J.) San Antonio, Brett of Henderson; daughters Diane of Dallas, Linda (Mrs. Rae THOMSON) of San Augustine; Sisters Bertha Mae McMURRAY of San Augustine; Ruby MURPHY of Willow, Alaska; Margie Nell (Edward) HILDABRANT of Orangefield, Blanche (Gail) NEAL of Dallas; brothers Kennon (Pauline), Winfred (Vivian) and Carl (Helen) all of San Augustine.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, parents, sisters Mattie Lou BREAUX, and Audrey DRAWHORN, and brother Steven.

Norman married Joan Arlene Weiss before 1951 in Mississippi. Joan was born on 21 May 1930 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York; died on 31 Jul 2018. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Mildred Aretha Jordan after 1964. Mildred was born on 9 Nov 1925 in Tibbie, Washington County, Alabama; died on 2 Apr 2001; was buried in Chinquapin Cemetery (Loggins Family Burial Ground), Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
April 2, 2008
Page 13

Kennon Birdwell

Kennon Birdwell, 77, of San Augustine County, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at a Lufkin hospital.

Born Oct. 10, 1930, in San Augustine County as a son of the late Florence (Hardy) and Enlow Birdwell, he was a longtime resident of San Augustine County. Birdwell was a farmer/rancher and member of Rosevine United Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Oliver) Birdwell of San Augustine County; sons, Kenneth Wayne Birdwell and wife Debbie, Michael Enlow Birdwell, Marlon Odessa Birdwell and wife Karen, and Doyle Dwayne Birdwell, all of San Augustine; grandchildren, Keven Wayne Birdwell and wife Katie of Denton and Kimberly Rene' Tarver and husband Burl, Kellie LeAnn Birdwell, Steven Michael Birdwell, Christopher Lee Birdwell, Rebekah Nicole Birdwell, Samuel Luke Birdwell, Shelby Danielle Birdwell, and Brooke Bailey Birdwell, all of San Augustine; a great-grandson, Brandon Keith Tarver of San Augustine; brothers, Winfred Birdwell and wife Vivian and Carl O. Birdwell and wife Helen, all of San Augustine; and sisters, Bertha Mae McMurry of San Augustine, Ruby Murphy of Willow, Alaska, Margie Nell Hildebrandt of Orangefield, and Blanche "Sissy" Neal and husband Gail of McKinney.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman Birdwell and Steven Birdwell; and sisters, Audrey Drawhorn and Mattie Lou Breaux.

Funeral services were held March 31 at Rosevine United Pentocostal Church in Rosevine with Pastor Gordon Simmons and Bro. Glenn D. Morton officiating. Interment followed at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences available at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)

Wilburn married Pauline Oliver on 26 Feb 1954 in San Augustine County, Texas. Pauline was born on 7 Mar 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Mar 2016 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Chinquapin Cemetery (Loggins Family Burial Ground), Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margie Birdwell Hildabrant, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2017, in Orange.

Born in San Augustine, Texas, on November 12, 1935, she was the daughter of Enlow Birdwell and Florence Hardy Birdwell.

Margie enjoyed her career at Temple Inland working as a shipping clerk where she retired after 37 years of service. Her passions in life were cooking, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Coleman, and Charles Edward Hildabrant; and siblings, Kennon Birdwell, Norman Birdwell, Audrey Drawhorn, Mattie Lou Breaux, Bertha Mae McMurray, and Ruby Murphy.

She is survived by her children, Douglas Coleman, John David Coleman, Debbie J. Welch and husband Billy, Dewisa Coleman, and Tracey Dowdle and husband, Chad; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Winfred Birdwell and wife, Vivian, and Carlo Birdwell and wife, Helen.

Burial: Chinquapin Cemetery, Macune, Texas

Claybar Funeral Home, Bridge City, Texas

Margie married John D. Coleman on 8 Mar 1954 in San Augustine County, Texas. John was born on 9 Oct 1933 in Louisiana; died on 7 Dec 1974 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Chinquapin Cemetery (Loggins Family Burial Ground), Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margie married Charles Edward "Shorty" Hildabrant on 13 Jun 1975 in Orange County, Texas. Charles was born on 13 Mar 1935 in Orange, Orange County, Texas; died on 24 Apr 2007 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, Orange, Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carl O. Birdwell Obituary

Mr. Carl O. Birdwell, age 85, passed from this life Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence in San Augustine County.

Carl O. was born December 21, 1937, in San Augustine County to parents Enlow and Florence (Hardy) Birdwell and was a lifelong area resident. He married the love of his life, Helen Murray on June 7, 1958, having celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. He was a registered licensed land surveyor for over 40 years, retiring from Texas Department of Transportation with 22 years of service and then working many years in private practice, as well as farming and ranching. A strong Christian man, he served Chinquapin Baptist Church as a devoted member and deacon for 56 years.

His survivors include his wife, Helen Murray Birdwell of San Augustine County; a daughter, Carla Ladner and husband Rodney of Lufkin; son, Glen Birdwell and wife Cindy of Gaithersburg, Maryland; grandchildren, Kelli Harley and husband Justin, Brien Birdwell and wife Kelley, Lauren Morley and husband Nicholas, Kristen Ladner, Leah Mitchell and husband Ryan, Abigail Ajamian and husband John; great-grandchildren, Emma Harley, Evan Harley, Eli Harley, and Julian Mitchell; a brother, Winfred Birdwell; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Dale Birdwell and Mark Birdwell; brothers, Norman Birdwell, Kennon Birdwell; sisters, Bertha Mae McMurry, Matt Breaux, Ruby Murphy, Audrey Drawhorn, and Margie Nell Hildabrant.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Chinquapin Baptist Church, located at 3793 FM 1751 in San Augustine County. Committal service and interment will follow at the Chinquapin Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Rodney Ladner, Brien Birdwell, Justin Harley, Nicholas Morley, Don McMurry, and John Ajamian.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

Downloaded from the Wyman Roberts website

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Steven Enlow Birdwell
Death Date: 18 Jun 1971
Death Place: Lufkin, Angelina, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 25 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1946
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Enlow C. Birdwell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Bernice Stevenson
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223200
Digital Film Number: 4169859
Image Number: 3236
Reference Number:
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her death certificate simply states that she was "found dead in bed," presumably sudden infant death syndrome or something related to that.

Notes:

She married John WOODRUFF, and in January 2011 they were residing in Houston.

Dorothy Lee Woodruff, age 66, passed from this life on earth on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas surrounded by several members of her immediate family.

Dorothy was born on August 19, 1952 in San Augustine, Texas to Ira B. (Jr.) Drawhorn and Audrey Lee (Birdwell) Drawhorn. Dorothy was a loving and supportive wife, daughter, sister and aunt.

Dorothy attended San Augustine public schools and was a 1972 graduate. She went on to attend Massey Business College in Nacogdoches.

Dorothy married the love of her life, John Stephen Woodruff and lived in Houston, Texas from 1977 until her death. John and Dorothy were married 41 years on December 10, 2018.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and loved to be out in nature observing God's creation. She attended the Living Church of God in Cypress, Texas and loved her church family. Nobody had to ask Dorothy about her walk with God '96 it was evident in the way she lived her life.

An elder sister, Rosa Louise; a niece, Priscilla Sharpton, and her parents, "Jr" and Audrey Drawhorn, preceded her in death.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, John; sister Naomi, Sharpton, sister Glenda Walker, sister Gail Edgar and husband Raymond, sister Eva Weeks and husband James; sister Juanita Ward and Ronnie; several nieces and nephews; beloved aunts and uncles, and cousins.

Her church family held a memorial service on December 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. A private memorial for family and close friends will be held in the spring with burial of the cremains in the family cemetery.

Crematory services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

A special thank you for all the prayers and to Dr. Kanaan (oncologist) and his staff; Cathryn Brown, PA; Dr. Lilit Sargsyan, Dr. Jung, nurse Neal, and other medical staff of Memorial Hermann and St. Lukes Hospitals as well as the team of Harbor Hospice (namely Chioma) who provided excellent care for our sister, friend, neighbor and wife.

Donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society @ LLS.org or to a charity of your choosing in Dorothy's honor. Dorothy loved nature so Sierra Club, Texas Conservation Alliance, Audubon Society are certainly worthy causes and she would be appreciative.

(Downloaded from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website)
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, January 9, 2019, page 5

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
October 7, 2009, Page 15

Brett Michael Birdwell

Brett Michael Birdwell, 45, was born to Norman and Joan Birdwell in Alexandria, LA, on Feb. 11, 1964. He entered into rest in Longview on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.

Birdwell served several years in the U.S. Air Force. After returning home, he went to work as an air conditioning technician.

Survivors: mother, Joan Birdwell of San Augustine; daughters, Megan Birdwell and Amber Birdwell, both of Dallas; sisters, Diane Birdwell of Dallas and Linda Thomson of San Augustine; brothers, Bruce Birdwell of Houston and Barry Birdwell of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Birdwell.

Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 3 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with Dr. Sam Wayman officiating. Burial followed in Chinquapin Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2009)

A similiar obituary appeared in the October 8, 2009 issue of the San Augustine Tribune.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

uneral Services for Douglas "Doug" O'Brien Coleman, age 63, of San Augustine, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with burial following in the Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County. Bro. David Boyd will officiate. He passed from this life in the early morning hours of Friday, October 12, 2018, in Lufkin. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.

Doug was born September 1, 1955, in San Augustine, to Margie Nell (Birdwell) Coleman and John D. Coleman. He was a 1973 graduate of Port Neches Groves High School. He retired from Peterbilt, and was a wonderful mechanic, and carpenter, and equipment operator. He enjoyed the fruits of his garden and raising fresh veggies. Above all else, he adored and loved his boys, and his grandchildren were the apples of his eyes and he was of the Baptist faith.

Those who are left to cherish his memory include, his loving sons, Brad Coleman of Vidor, Brien Coleman of Vidor, and Brandon Coleman of Jasper, his beloved 5 grandchildren of which he adored, Hunter, Tyler, Trenton, Eranah and Anthony; his loving sisters, Debbie Welch and her husband, Billy of Vidor; Dewisa Coleman of Orange, and Tracey Dowdle and her husband, Chad of Orange; his beloved brother, David Coleman of Pineland, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Margie Nell Coleman-Hildabrant and John D. Coleman.

Pallbearers will include, Hunter Coleman, Randy Coleman, Chad Dowdle, Forrest Dowdle, Anthony Kirkland and Trention Thompson.

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
February 1, 2006

Dale O'Brien Birdwell

Dale O'Brien Birdwell, 46, of Lufkin died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at his residence. Birdwell was born Aug. 28, 1959 in San Augustine County and was a field engineer with Biotech. He was a member and musician at Chinquapin Baptist Church. Survivors: his parents, Carl O. and Helen Birdwell of San Augustine County; a sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Rodney LADNER of Lufkin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Cathy Birdwell of San Augustine County and Glen and Cindy Birdwell of McKinney; and nieces and nephews, Kelli Birdwell, Brien Birdwell, Lauren LADNER, Leah Birdwell, Kristen LADNER, and Abigail Birdwell. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chinquapin Baptist Church on FM 1751 with the pastor, Bro. Gerald Sowell and Bro. Gordon Knight, pastor of Pineland First Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Chinquapin Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Directors in San Augustine.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of William Mark Birdwell

William Mark Birdwell, age 52, of San Augustine County, passed from this life on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in San Augustine, after a sudden illness.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in the Chinquapin Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Wes Little officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, June 20, 2017, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972. Burial will be in the Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

Mark was born to Helen (Murray) Birdwell and Carl O. Birdwell on May 10, 1965, in San Augustine, Texas. He graduated from San Augustine High School in 1983. Thereafter, obtaining his Associates of Applied Science Degree in Land Surveying from Lamar University, he worked along side his Father in the Surveying Industry for a number of years. Afterwards he owned Birdwell Surveying in Hemphill for many years and was a member of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys, a avid outdoorman, he enjoyed fishing in his spare time, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineland.

Those who are left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Kelli Harley and her husband, Justin of Jasper; Son, William Brien Birdwell of Hemphill; His beloved parents, Carl O. and Helen Birdwell of San Augustine; The apples of his eyes, his beloved grandchildren, Emma and Evan Harley; His Loving Sister, Carla (Birdwell) Ladner and her husband, Rodney of Lufkin and his Beloved Brother, Anthony Glen Birdwell and his wife, Cindy of Damascus, Maryland; His beloved nieces, Lauren Ladner; Leah Birdwell; Kristen Ladner and Abby Birdwell, along with numerous cousins, other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved brother, Dale O'Brien Birdwell on January 28, 2006; his maternal grandparents, William Lockey Murray and Corrine Murray and his paternal grandparents, Florence (Hardy) Birdwell and Enlow C. Birdwell.

Serving as Pallbearers will include, Rodney Ladner; Andy Birdwell; Justin Harley; Kevin Potts; Joush Morris and Bryan Ferguson.

Copied from the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 21, 2017, Page 5

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
May 26, 2008
Page 8

Graduate

Kevin Birdwell, son of Kenneth and Debbie Birdwell of San Augustine, graduated May 10 from the University of North Texas in Denton. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology. Kevin will begin teaching for the Denton Independent School district this fall.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2008)

The Sabine County Reporter
May 30, 2012, Page 2

New Arrival

Kenneth and Debbie Birdwell of San Augustine are very pleased to announce the birth of their first granddaughter, Genevieve Grace Birdwell. Genna's parents are Kevin and Katie Birdwell of Fort Worth. Genna was born May 9, 2012. She weighed in at 4 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 17 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Cindy Speiser of Allen. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Debbie Birdwell of San Augustine. Great grandparents are Myrtle Hogue of Sabine County and the late L. J. Hogue, Pauline Birdwell of San Augustine and the late Kennon Birdwell, and Phylis Spenser of Edmond, OK. Local Aunts are Kellie Birdwell and Kimberly Birdwell Tarver.


(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2012)

Notes:

Obituary

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019, in the Attoyac Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Tim Swanson and Bro. Michael Dickerson officiating. Interment will be in the Attoyac Cemetery adjacent to the Church.


Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, October 5, 2019, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.


Kim was born November 20, 1985, to Debbie (Hogue) Birdwell and Kenneth Birdwell in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was a graduate of West Sabine High School in Pineland, Texas. Further extending her education through Panola College obtaining her L.V.N. license, she was presently working as a charge nurse at Twin Lake Care Center in San Augustine where she so lovingly cared for her patients. She was considered one of the best all-around nurses and was a dear friend to all who knew her, she will be dearly missed.


Kim was a great daughter to her beloved parents, granddaughter, a loving Momma to her beloved son Brandon, called "Lucille" to her beloved husband, Burl, a dear sister to Kevin and Kellie, a loving aunt to Genna and Toby, a wonderful niece, cousin, and a beloved cherished friend. One of her most pride and joy was her son, Brandon Keith, who was born to her and Burl Gene on May 11, 2004. Kim was of the Pentecostal faith, and dearly loved her Lord God and Saviour.


Those who are left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband, Burl Tarver of San Augustine, her cherished son, Brandon Tarver of San Augustine; her loving parents, Kenneth and Debbie Birdwell of San Augustine; her loving sister, Kellie Wiggins and her husband, Matthew of Deridder, Louisiana; her loving brother, Kevin Birdwell and his wife, Katie of Centennial, Colorado; her loving nephew and niece, Toby and Genna Birdwell of Centennial, Colorado; a loving mother-in-law, Susan Everett of San Augustine; beloved grandmother, Myrtle Hogue of San Augustine/Hemphill; her beloved uncles, Marlon (Bubba) Birdwell of Pineland; Michael Birdwell of Hemphill; Doyle Birdwell of San Augustine, and David Hogue of San Augustine/Hemphill; her beloved grandfather-in-law, Rufus Everett of San Augustine.


She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Kennon, and Pauline (Oliver) Birdwell, and L.J. Hogue; and her grandmother-in-law, Charlotte Everett.

(Downloaded from the Wyman Roberts website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter on October 9, 2019, Page 7)

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