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Arthur Bird

Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On January 3, 2015 @ 9:33 pm In Obituaries | 46 Comments

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Arthur “Art” Bird, 58, of China Spring, passed away Saturday, January 3rd at a local hospice facility.

Memorial Services: 11AM Wednesday, January 7th at First Baptist Church in Valley Mills. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Arthur was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Olivia Bird; and his parents, David O. and Martha L. (Light) Bird.

Survivors include wife of 38 years, Mary Bird of China Spring; daughter, Ophelia Downing and husband Carl of West; son, Andy Bird and wife Sarah of Robinson; grandchildren, Calley, Colby, and Caden; brothers, Quintin Bird and wife Bobbie Phares of Lewisville, Troy Bird of China Spring, and Dwight Bird of Waco; sister, Dorothy Graham and husband John of Chalk Bluff; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of “The Country Majestics” and “The Eagle Canyon Band”.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Providence Hospice Place.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.

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Condolences for the family of “Arthur Bird”

Condolence from James Campbell on January 4th, 2015 11:08 am

The Bird family was a honor to know Arthur working him an family at the extraco event center .It was always fun time around the building an during events always part of the fair family .

Condolence from Mary, Ophelia, & Andy on January 6th, 2015 3:43 pm

Thank you, he loved working at the Event Center.

Condolence from Julie Smith on January 4th, 2015 12:45 pm

I am so very sorry for your loss. I teach at CS High School and Arthur was a co-worker and a friend. His smile and willingness to do anything for anyone will be greatly missed.

Condolence from The Arthur Bird Family on January 9th, 2015 1:10 pm

Thank you for your kinds words regarding Dad. He was a great man, with big shoes to fill. We miss him terribly but know he’s in a better place.

Sincerely,
The Arthur Bird Family

Condolence from Cynthia (Freedman) Garrett on January 4th, 2015 2:47 pm

It has been such a blessing knowing the Bird Family. There was always such kindness and caring among them. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bless!

Condolence from The Arthur Bird Family on January 9th, 2015 1:11 pm

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. It’s been so heartwarming seeing all the lives he’s touched.

Sincerely,
The Arthur Bird Family

Condolence from Mike Compton on January 4th, 2015 5:24 pm

I worked with Arthur at the high school and talked to him daily. He was a kind soul and a hard worker. He was a person I relied on and went to any time there were issues. I will miss him greatly. Prayers for his family.

Condolence from The Arthur Bird Family on January 9th, 2015 1:13 pm

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. It’s been so heartwarming seeing all the lives he’s touched.

Sincerely,
The Arthur Bird Family

Condolence from Wayne and Nimmie Bryant on January 4th, 2015 5:55 pm

Mary and families,I am so sorry for your loss.Arthur was a sweet and wonderful man I enjoyed seeing him at school and talking to him all the time. He would do anything for you .He will be missed dearly.God Bless all of you.

Condolence from The Arthur Bird Family on January 9th, 2015 1:13 pm

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. It’s been so heartwarming seeing all the lives he’s touched.

Sincerely,
The Arthur Bird Family

Condolence from Sandra Anz on January 4th, 2015 5:57 pm

May God be with your family. I worked with Arthur at the HS. He was friendly, hard working, and a generous man. He well be dearly missed.

Condolence from The Arthur Bird Family on January 9th, 2015 1:14 pm

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. It’s been so heartwarming seeing all the lives he’s touched.

Sincerely,
The Arthur Bird Family

Condolence from Cindy Overand Hebert on January 4th, 2015 6:33 pm

Arthur was a great man. It was an honor to have known him. Prayers to Mary & all of the family. Love you all.

Condolence from Dedra Davis on January 4th, 2015 6:54 pm

i worked with Arthur for six years and he was always kind, he put up with me with a smile, and always worked so hard. He was polite and kind-hearted. Arthur will be missed at CSHS and don’t know how he will be replaced. I am keeping his family, friends and colleagues in my prayers. Heaven has a good one! Thank you, Arthur, for being so wonderful to me.

Condolence from sue miller on January 4th, 2015 7:10 pm

i am sorry for your loss. may god be with the family.

sue(johnson) miller

Condolence from Terri Rockett on January 4th, 2015 7:16 pm

Dear Bird family, I send you my condolences, Auther was a dear friend and coworker. I will miss him so much he was always willing to help with any task I would have. He was such a pleasure to know.

Condolence from Diane Denney Lipsey on January 4th, 2015 7:24 pm

Dot I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family at this time.

Condolence from Doug and Diane Peterson on January 4th, 2015 7:36 pm

Dear Mary, Ophelia and Andy– Your family means so much to the CS community–such good examples of what family is about. May our love and prayers comfort you.

Condolence from Dennis & Nancy Bates – Simple Solutions Of Texas on January 4th, 2015 8:02 pm

It was a pleasure to know Arthur. He was such a great friend. We enjoyed working with him during the summer months. My condolence to your family during this difficult time. He will surely be missed.

Condolence from Kay Tindell on January 4th, 2015 8:42 pm

So sorry about Arthur worked with him at the high school. He was always willing to help you with anything he will be dearly missed. My prayers for the family my you have comfort and peace durning this time.

Condolence from Cathy on January 4th, 2015 9:18 pm

Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and the difficult days ahead. Hugs to you and your family!
Cathy and Jody Wood and Family

Condolence from Loraine Sims on January 4th, 2015 9:24 pm

To Mary Bird and all the Bird family
I was so sad to hear of your loss. I know that the love you have for each other will sustain you through this time. Bless be the tie that binds…You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cousin Loraine
p.s. All of Winnie’s bunch send their love.

Condolence from Jeff Bray on January 4th, 2015 10:27 pm

I got to know Arthur through teaching at CS and visiting many practice sessions with the Eagle Canyon Band. He was always willing to help with any needs at school and one of the most dedicated, hardest workers in the building. I was always amazed at his ability to pick beautiful music out of a guitar. I am terribly sorry for the loss and he will be dearly missed. Praying for your family.

Condolence from Deena on January 4th, 2015 10:28 pm

Andy – I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met your dad, but he must have been a pretty amazing man to have such an great son. My thoughts, prayers and love are with your entire family during this very difficult time.

Condolence from David Dover on January 4th, 2015 10:39 pm

I so sorry for this loss! May God be with you all during this time. The family n friends will be in my prayers. He was a kind man.

Condolence from Patti Barnett on January 4th, 2015 10:47 pm

Sorry for your loss..prayers to you all..

Condolence from Mr.& Mrs. Robert Compian Sr. on January 5th, 2015 8:35 am

Dear Andy, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. May God bless you and your family. And remember him in your heart. Your dad was a hard working and nice man to know. Please if you ever need to talk are call are come over my door is always open to you. Your Friends always. Robert Sr. Elaine, Robert Jr. Alexandra, Selena.

Condolence from Susan Messer – Providence Hospice on January 5th, 2015 8:49 am

So sorry for your loss – Thank you for letting us serve you at such an emotional time. Your family’s loving support is truly heartwarming.

Condolence from Ann Burt Owen on January 5th, 2015 9:45 am

To the Bird family: I am so very sorry for the loss of Arthur. I have fond memories of all the guys that were in “The Band”, hanging out at our house and playing their music. I enjoyed going to some of their gigs these past few years. I know that Arthur was a tremendous friend to my brother and to so many others. I hope you feel our Lord’s loving arms wrapped around you at this heartbreaking time. Much love to you all.

Condolence from La Roc Cockrell on January 5th, 2015 11:06 am

My prayers are with all of you, Arthur was always a kind man as were all of you. May God Bless Arthur and his family.

Condolence from Schultzie Smith on January 5th, 2015 11:09 am

Dear Mary, Ophelia and Andy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that the Lord will put people in your path that will be a true blessing as Arthur was to me. I worked at the High School and it was such a pleasure to know your Arthur.
He had the sweetest spirit and was the hardest worker I know. Just know that there are many people who are lifting your family up and many people who will miss him dearly….China Spring lost a dear friend today.

God Bless,
Schultzie Smith

Condolence from Tim Loftin on January 5th, 2015 1:23 pm

I worked with Arthur last seven years. He helped me out at the elementary many times. I considered Arthur a true friend. He was always willing to help out. I already miss him and can not believe he is gone. May the lord comfort the entire family.

Condolence from Melissa Coffee on January 5th, 2015 6:34 pm

Andy,
so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

Paul, Melissa & Paul Coffee

Condolence from Jack miller on January 5th, 2015 7:40 pm

In 1973 there was a large group of “move-ins” to China Spring. Arthur was one of the first to make us all feel welcomed and accepted. For that I am forever grateful. His love and passion for athletics and music was awesome. I never remember seeing down or having a bad day. He was one of the happiest people I’ve ever known. I know he will one day be there to welcome us all into heaven. God bless the entire Bird family.

Condolence from Joe Lewis on January 6th, 2015 7:46 am

To Mary and the Kids
I am really sorry to hear about Arthur. I have a lot of memories of him from our school years together and beyond. Nicest guy in town.
My condolences to you and the entire Bird family, he will be sorely missed.

Condolence from Neil & Gaila Lessman on January 6th, 2015 12:06 pm

To the Bird Family
Neil and I are so sorry for your loss. Arthur was a great man and will missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Condolence from Ken Wasson on January 6th, 2015 3:49 pm

So sorry to hear about Arthur. I was lucky enough to play with the Majestics for a short while in the late 70s. Arthur was very kind to put up with me in the band, he was leaps and bounds better than I was and better than anyone I knew! Our prayers are with you. God Bless.

2 Timothy 1:9 . . .This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Condolence from Rhonda (Heckel) Goff on January 6th, 2015 3:55 pm

Mary, Ophelia, Andy and family: What beautiful memories I have of Arthur. ALWAYS helpful and willing to do whatever was needed, never had a cross word, just a really good man and family oriented. You have my condolences and prayers for remembrance of great times.

Condolence from Jerri Sandlin on January 6th, 2015 6:39 pm

Mary, I’m very sorry for your loss, I can only imagine sorrow of losing your spouse. I have known Arthur for 20 yrs. he is so missed at the high school. Andy, I feel your sorrow of losing your Dad. He can never be replaced. Ophelia, I also feel your sorrow of losing your Dad. You will always be his little girl. Know now that God has welcomed him into his reward.

Condolence from Brent & Ruth Lowrey on January 6th, 2015 9:03 pm

Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. I do rest easy knowing that its not in our hands now but in the hands of God. He is blessed to be in a better place. Prayers to the Bird family in this time of need.

Condolence from Stacy and Sandy Haliburton on January 6th, 2015 10:05 pm

Mary, Ophelia, Andy and family. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Stacy and I want you to know we feel your grief. Auther was a great person and will be missed. Just know he is with God and you will see him again. He’s singing and dancing in the sky.

Condolence from Tracy wright on January 7th, 2015 2:29 am

My thoughts prayers and love go out to the whole family Arthur was not only a friend but a mentor he will be deeply missed god bless

Condolence from Ophelia on January 7th, 2015 4:34 pm

Tracy, I didn’t see your email on here. Here is mine. ophelia_downing@yahoo.com Stay in touch!!

Condolence from mina spence @sons on January 7th, 2015 9:43 am

so sorry for your loss may GOD BE with each one of family

Condolence from Teresa Holcomb on January 7th, 2015 10:33 am

Mary and Andy, I was so very sorry to hear about your loss…. I worked with Arthur for 7 years when I worked at the Middle School. Super. Nice. Guy. would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be very missed. You will both be in my prayers in this tremendously difficult time.

Teresa Holcomb

Condolence from Debbie Smith Meredith on January 7th, 2015 2:36 pm

Sending prayers to the Bird Family I had the pleasure of going to school with this guy and his brother they were such a joy to be around it is so sad that years has passed and have not seen them in so long

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