Birmingham, Alabama
1925 - 2020
Mafus Rhodes Bird, 95, died peacefully on December 11, 2020 while home with his partner, Nell Adams, in Fultondale, Ala. He was born in Demopolis on January 27, 1925 to Mafus and Grace Whitfield Bird. Mafus lived by the philosophy of "work hard, play hard." He is survived by two sons, Thomas...
Read MoreMr. Bird was a very dear friend, and a customer of mine, at Johnstone Supply, before I retired. I, always, enjoyed talking with him. He was a true gentleman. He was always happy and smiling. He will be missed. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Tom and the rest of the family.
Barbara Praytor
December 27, 2020 | Friend
With Thoughts, Prayers, Sympathy and many fond memories of Mafus at Riverview Plantation in Forkland.
Dr. David Nelson
December 27, 2020 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Family
We are sorry for your loss. We know death takes away someone that we loved and shared a life with, and hope fond memories help fill the void left. May God comfort you at this difficult time. Matthew 5:4
December 25, 2020
Nell, may God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Mary Young
December 23, 2020 | Friend
Mafus was a true Southern gentleman.
Barbara Beckett
December 23, 2020 | Friend
Tom, Our condolences to you and the Bird family. I remember Mafus up on the ladder changing lightbulbs in our old office and telling Navy stories. We are sorry for your loss.
Pam and Rick Moore
Pam Moore
December 23, 2020
Offering my deepest sympathy in behalf of the Bird family during this time of bereavement. May you find peace in God who brings comfort to all the mourning ones.
December 23, 2020
