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James Birdsall Obituary

James Louis Birdsall, Jr. 81, Bolckow, Missouri; passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his residence. James was born on August 5, 1943 in Weld County, Colorado to the late James Lincoln and Hilda Mirilda (Patterson) Birdsall. Mr. Birdsall spent his career as an auto mechanic. James was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed elk hunting and fishing. He loved to read and read all the Louis Lamour published books. James is survived by his son, James Dean Birdsall (Anne); two daughters, Jannice Marie Birdsall and Judith Ann Green (David); grandchildren, Jeremiah, Becki, Jeffrey, Krystal, Jackie and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Katie, Andrew, Peytin, Heath, Benjamin, Alainna, Callen, Alexis, Anna, Samuel, David and Jonathan; siblings, Dorothy, Bud, David, Hilda, Fred and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his great-grandson, David; siblings, Betty, Bertha, Shirley, Donna, Alice, John and Danny. Mr. Birdsall has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Family and friends may visit the heatonbowmansmith.com website to leave online condolences and memories.

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Published by KQ2 on Sep. 27, 2024.

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Carley Smith

October 2, 2024

So sorry for your loss.

Jimmy dean Birdsall

September 27, 2024

I will miss him dearly, he was the best father to everyone, he loved his family very much. Thank you for everything you done for us. May you rest in peace...

Monica Chambers

September 27, 2024

I didn’t know Mr. Birdsall but, I have been lucky enough to gain a friendship with his daughter, Janice. Please accept my condolences to your family. May fond memories flood you with smiles and comfort as you navigate through this difficult time.

Linda Evans

September 27, 2024

I will always remember the glazed donuts, bottles of coke and wrestling on Sunday mornings when I was visiting. Thank you for showing your nieces and nephews what a real father was. Love and prayers, Linda, Daniel, Bonnie and Levi

JANICE Birdsall

September 26, 2024

Dad I love you so very much!! I will miss you!! With all my love may you be at peace and rest. Your journey is finely over!!! Your daughter Janice Birdsall

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