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BIRDWELL, Glenn Howard

Glenn Howard Birdwell, 60, of Austin was born to Joe and Noralee Birdwell on April 21, 1953, accepted Christ as his savior in 1964, and passed into Jesus' arms on November 9, 2013. Glenn received his BA from The University of Texas and his Masters from Texas State University. In 1987, he married Jeri Mulcahy at Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Glenn worked as a painting contractor then as a teacher. He loved teaching history at Concordia University and Temple College, where every class included music, stories, and film. He taught more than history, though. He taught those around him to be better than they were-to walk with honesty, integrity and true grit.

Glenn was happiest spending time with family, from holidays to dominoes to hunting. He was especially blessed by his grandchildren, teaching Tristan the manly arts of hunting and tying the secret knot and wearing princess crowns with Marian and Josey. Glenn also loved his family at Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ where he sang in the chorus, taught about church history, and served with the Boy Scouts.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jeri; sons Steven Law of Liberty Hill and Adam Law of Yonkers, NY; grandchildren, Tristan, Marian, and Josey; father, Joe Birdwell, of Cranfills Gap; mother Noralee Birdwell of Austin; brother Dale Birdwell of Round Rock; sister, Terri Beck and husband Jim of South Padre Island; sister Conni Robinett and husband David of Abilene. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ in Austin. The visitation will be on Friday from 6:00-8:00PM, and the memorial on Saturday at 1:00PM.

Honorary pallbearers: Steven Law, Adam Law, Dale Birdwell, Blake Birdwell, Tyson Birdwell, Shawn Melber, and David Robinett.

Memorial gifts in Glenn's memory can be made to the Williamson County Humane Society.

Published by Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2013.
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Phillip Mitchell said it best....not many of the original Brentwood crew left. I was a freshman when Glenn was a senior and I thought he was the cutest guy ever. I don't think he ever knew I had such a crush. He was sweet to me and when he came back to Brentwood he was still the same sweet Glenn. He will be forever loved and always missed.

Penny Hagen

November 18, 2013

Glenn certainly made an impact while he was in our homegroup! He will be very missed. Please know my family is praying

Brown Family

November 17, 2013

I'll never forget the time we had a 3rd Sunday meal over the summer and I happened to sit next to Glenn. I accidentally kicked him twice and he said, "If you kick me one more time, I'm going to begin to think you don't like me!" I laughed and apologized! He was always such a character.

Melissa Garner

November 17, 2013

We were really just getting to know Glenn. He will be greatly missed in our home group. So sad. Prayers for the family.

Lori and Elton Reynolds

November 16, 2013

Best. Cousin. Ever. (Sorry, Dale.)

Rebecca Paul

November 16, 2013

Glenn, you will be missed....

Lisa Paul

November 15, 2013

Glenn was a great man and will be dearly missed. He touched the lives of everyone around him. Donation to be made to Williamson County Humane Society.

Dawn Birdwell

November 15, 2013

Not many of us left of the original Brentwood crew, but we always loved the Birdwells. Life can be shorter than we ever thought, and for that we appreciate our time with Glenn.

Philip Mitchell

November 14, 2013

Fond memories of teaching a little History in Glenn's Classroom. Sorry for your lose, and Praying for the Family. God Bless..

Steve Cartelli

November 14, 2013

May the fond memories of your loved one bring comfort to your grieving hearts during this time of sadness.

November 14, 2013

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