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1942
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2013
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Larry Bird Obituary
Sumrall
Larry W. Bird Sr., 71, of Sumrall, died September 21, 2013 at his home. Services will be Tuesday September 24, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg. Before moving to Hattiesburg Mr. Bird resided in Gretna, LA for 33 years. Mr. Bird was a graduate of Bluefield State College, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a general contractor and was employed as an electrical engineer with GE for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Roscoe and Edith "Peggy" Bird. He is survived by his wife; Rosella P. Bird of Sumrall; one daughter, Terena Chauvin of Madisonville, LA; three sons; Larry William Bird II of Columbia, Ross D. Bird of New Orleans and Timothy R. Bird of Andersonville, TN; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday September 24, 2013 from 11:00 - 1:30 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg.
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for Larry Bird
Terena Chauvin
September 16, 2020
Miss you dad!
Ross Bird
September 17, 2019
I love you Pop, Miss you Every Day!!!!
Terena Chauvin
September 17, 2014
Dear daddy,
It's almost a year since you went home to heaven. It's just not the same without you. Another year of holidays birthdays anniversaries and reunions that were not the same because you were not there . Not a day goes by that I don't think about you or see something that reminds me of you. I know your in a better place and I know your healthy and happy. We are all trying hard to be there for mom and each other the way you would have wanted us to. We miss you so much. You haven't been forgotten. Until we are together again you are in our hearts !
Love you dad always ,
Terena
Tim Bird
September 26, 2013
Pops,
Love you and miss you madly. Thank you again for being the man you were and for being my daddy. Thank you for all you've taught me. We all have big shoes to fill and we will not let you down. Keep your light upon us all as we will have you in our hearts always.
Until we meet again, I'm sure you have a tee time all set up.
Your Baby Boy,
Timmy
Mary Kruger
September 25, 2013
We missed you when you moved away,now we will miss you always.You always brought a smile to our sometimes hectic days.We know there are slots in heaven!Mary&Bernie from Rite Aid
Susan Sirola
September 25, 2013
The Larry I knew was loving, humorous, and always the life of the party, even when there was not one. He will be missed greatly.
September 24, 2013
Thinking of all my family and the memories I have of Uncle Larry and the summers I spent in LA. Love and prayers to you all!
Susa
Jeneve "Jenny" Baudean Pellegal
September 24, 2013
R.I.P. Mr. Larry, I know you are with god and all that you loved that left this planet before you. When I get old and it's my time to go I will see you there with God. You and your family are all in my heart and prayers. Thanks for inviting me into your family and being so awesome. You have a wonderful family and I feel there loss is heartbreaking. I know they will be ok because you raised them so well.I will miss getting busy with you. Sincerely,Jenny
Terena Chauvin
September 24, 2013
Daddy,
I love you and will miss driving you around . You will forever be my loving dad and I will be your little girl. I know your in a better place. You will be missed and I will see you soon. Love Your Reenes.
Carolyn Grubbs
September 23, 2013
Larry loved the family reunions and the family, just remembering the reunions and the reunion he had this week with family. You are all in our prayers. Just remember you are all loved by FAMILY. Carolyn and Harry
Rhonda Taylor
September 23, 2013
Love all of you..Prayers are there with all of you. So many years of memories at our family reunion.
Joseph Tortomase
September 23, 2013
The world has lost a fine man. Remember the kindnesss and laughter of a loving father. We share in your sorrow. Joe T and all of your Dynamic family.
September 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to the entire Bird family,condolences from all on Bullwinkle.
September 23, 2013
We are so very sorry. You have been and continue to be in our prayers. We love you all. The Carbaugh's
Steve and Karen wyrick
September 23, 2013
So, sorry for your loss. I will never forget how much fun we had in New Orleans, and how welcomed you made me fell. You and the Bird family will be in Our prayers.
September 23, 2013
So, sorry for your loss. The Bird family loss a good man. I'll never forget my tour of New Orleans and how much fun we had. You will be in our prayers, Love Karen and Steve Wyrick
He's fishin' in Heaven now.
Donna Taylor-Karnes
September 22, 2013
Love you all so much. Wish I could be there. He was so proud of his family. He will be missed.
Barbara Kelley
September 22, 2013
God Bless You All My Thoughts and Prayers are with You
Cookie Rothwell
September 22, 2013
Wish we could be there with you. We will be thinking of each of you. Uncle Larry will be missed especially at reunion time. I can just see him, Jim and Frankie together again along with the other family members. Love to all, Cookie and Tim
Carl Bledsoe
September 22, 2013
God Bless.
September 22, 2013
God bless each one of you . will be praying and thinking of you all Love u Bea and Neely
JImmy Ricouard
September 22, 2013
Glad I was with you when you caught your last big red fish. Will remember that always..... Miss ya Mr.Larry God Speed.
Ross Bird
September 22, 2013
Dad
I love you and thank you for all you taught me. For shaping me into the man I am today. You will be deeply missed! Again I love you!!!
Your loving son
Ross D. Bird
September 22, 2013
Rosella and family, Sorry to hear about Larry passing. Melinda, Dave's daughter posted and I saw it. Don't know if you remember Don and me, Juanita Ragan, worked with you at St. Luke's and we were just talking about you this week and wondering where you were. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Juanita and Don Thompson
Melissa Dunn
September 22, 2013
Dad just let me know, so sorry for your loss. Dad shared special Navy memories with me. Stated he was their best man when he Married mom. Dad lost a very dear friend....Your family is on our mind and in our hearts.
Debbi Hoeltke Ducote
September 22, 2013
Keeping your family in our prayers.
September 22, 2013
Uncle Larry always made us laugh. Thinking and praying for you all. Love you, Dot4ie & Carl
Ronnie McNeese
September 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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