Roger D. Birdwell

Roger D. Birdwell obituary

Roger D. Birdwell

Roger Birdwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Roger D. Birdwell, 69, of Rayville, LA was born March 15, 1956 in Pleasant Hill, LA and passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Rayville, LA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, A.A. and Fannie Birdwell; sister, Alvie Mae Birdwell Kirkland.

Survivors include his brother, James Charlie Birdwell (Linda) of Shreveport, LA; sister, Janice Johnson of Many, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank his caregivers at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehab in Rayville, LA and The Delhi Group Home.

Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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