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Connie Beauvais
March 15, 2023 | Friend
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Dear Rootsman Bird,
I used to listen to your show on WLAN in the mid 80's and it was fantastic. I would tape your weekly show using cassette tapes, and I listened to those recorded shows for years. You were a phenomenal DJ, and I am someone that never paid attention to radio DJ's.
Thank you for turning me on to reggea, and playing the best reggae mixes I ever heard. RIP brother, see you on the other side.
Jeff Spies
June 07, 2019 | Chandler, AZ | Brother
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"Bird" became a part of our family after I met him as a member of the Lansing Topspins tennis team. He was my doubles partner and on many occasions I could count on him as my dance partner. We had many years of good times in Lansing and Jackson. He holds a special place in the hearts of the Charles & Lillian White family. We will miss him dearly. We will never forget him for being a GREAT person and all that he shared. Family and friends you are in my prayers. Be strong!
Undrala Harris
March 27, 2017 | Lansing, MI
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To the family-
I met "Rootsmon Bird" over thirty years ago. And remember him for his beautiful spirit. May he rest in peace.
Charla White Walters
March 27, 2017 | Dallas, TX
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Much respect to the man called Rootsmon Bird. I first met you at the reggae bands at Rick's. It's been a very long time that I've known you and you've been a very generous local reggae legend, with your Rootsmon Bird Connections and all of your various efforts on our local community's behalf. Will miss seeing your face in the place when I'm at a reggae event. You've changed my life, and I am so thankful to Jah that I was able to tell you that before you passed. And since you were more than...
Lauren Puma
March 26, 2017 | Perry, MI
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Bird,
You will greatly be missed. I will always cherish our friendship and fun moments.
Goodbye dear friend. May JA embrace you!
Paula Reed
March 25, 2017 | Lansing, MI
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My Prayer's and Love goes out to the Family and Friends "ROOTSMON BIRD" will be truly missed by Family and a Host of Friend's throughout the Lansing MI area.
Leroy Dye
March 24, 2017 | Raleigh, NC
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Rootsmon Bird will most assuredly be missed. I grew up around the corner from him in Grand Rapids and always remember Bird as the "party man". Music was his sanctuary. My big sister Robin (RIP) was one of his best friends and they can see each other again. To the family and friends, I offer my condolences.
Alan Cain
March 23, 2017 | Lansing, MI
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Rest in peace Bird. You've earned your wings
Valeria Webster
March 23, 2017 | Detroit, MI
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Obituary
Ronald "Rootsmon Bird"'s Obituary
Ronald Van Jackson aka Rootmon Bird passed away February 18, 2017 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born Februay 12, 1951 to Ray H. Jackson and Doris Whitney in Ecorse, Michigan. Bird grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended and graduated from Central High School. He moved to Lansing after graduation. Bird was well known in Lansing as a Reggae DJ. Bird began at Lansing Community College as a radio DJ, then he went to WLNZ radio station. He loved his music, Reggae, Latin, R&B, old school, which he played on the radio stations for over 40 years. Bird hosted the Reggae and Caribbean Festival in the City of Lansing from it inception until he became ill. People loved his midnight show, Natty Dreadlock Rock Show. He was a member of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide. He was a team member at Meijers for over 40 years. Bird had his own business, Rootsmon Bird Connections for taking pictures and creating videos. He was well known in Lansing for his community work and as an avid tennis player and coach. Bird coached tennis teams to several individual and team championships in the State of Michigan. He won trophies for his tennis playing also. Everyone loved Bird once they met him. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, John H. Young; four nieces, Leslie and Adrian Pipkins, Orsayor Simmons, and Chiquita Dye; four nephews, Anthony Pipkins, Robarto, LeRoy Jr. and Korian Dye; several great-niece and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimya Fisher and brother, Arnett Pipkins. The family would like to express special thanks to the City of Lansing, his Mason Brothers, WLNZ Radio Station and Reggae Ambassador Worldwide. Memorial Service12:00 PM, Monday, March 27, 2017Paradise Funeral Chapel & Arrangement Services1107 East Miller Road Lansing, Michigan 48911
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