CHARLES ALLEN "CHARLIE" BIRD

Charles Allen
"Charlie" Bird
Midland

Charles Allen "Charlie" Bird, 77, of Midland, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Midland, TX. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 12, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in Midland with Pastor Steve Schorr, officiating.
Charlie was born December 2, 1934 in Midland to Ethel (Williams) and Freeman Allen Bird. He attended high school at Allen Military Academy in Bryan. He also attended Texas Christian University. Charlie married Kay Bast on June 29, 1974 in Midland.
He was a past president and/or director of Ruidoso Jockey Club, Racquet Club, Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Hereford Association, and Texas Angus Association. He was a member of Shikar Safari Club International, Dallas Safari Club, Safari Club International, NRA, American Quarter Horse Association, and Masonic Lodge, as a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Midland.
Charlie was a prominent businessman and rancher. He was especially interested in fishing, hunting and all aspects of the horse, bull riding and rodeo. He was devoted to his family and immensely proud of their accomplishments, and they in him. They will cherish the many memories.
Charlie will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, and possessing the highest standard of honor and conduct, his sense of humor and sound judgment. His smile could light up a room and his laughter was contagious.
Survivors include wife, Kay of Midland; daughters, Kathy Bird Taylor and husband Craig of Houston and Elizabeth Bird Kinsey and husband Rob of Sturgis, Michigan; grandchildren, Kathryn Taylor, Noah Kinsey, Luke Kinsey and Thomas Kinsey; and numerous other family members.
The family expresses special thanks to loyal and loved employees: Annie Thomas, Soledad Primera, Manuel Catano, Loreen Broom, Mary Sullivan, Luke Lucerno, Tim Bob Wilson, Jim White, Marcus dela Rosa, Terry Clay, and Steve Kinzer.
The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702, Dr. Gregory Bartha Scholarship at Midland College and Ruidoso Downs Race Track Chaplaincy, PO Box 449, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Dominguez, Decker Dawson, G.W. Brock, Christmas Barber, T.O. Midkiff, Charlie Dean, Chuck Hansen, Chris Scharbauer, Clarence Scharbauer, Sr., Dr. Greg Bartha, Charlie Mashburn, Boots O'Neal, Gene Willingham, Joe Mabee, Bobby Holt, and David Mackey.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.