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Jeff Bird Obituary

Jeff Bird, 59, of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

He was born March 14, 1964. Jeff worked construction most his life, he enjoyed building and remodeling for his many clients. He loved cooking and grilling. Entertaining friends and family was his favorite pastime.

Jeff was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Easton.

Jeff leaves behind four children, Brandi Chitwood, Crystal Drumm, Heather Rich and Max Bird; his father Harold (Connie) Bird; a sister Renee (Jack) Hoffman; nine grandchildren, Noah, Camden, Kingston, Micah, Isaiah, Peyton, Hazel, Gavin and Mason; several nephews, a niece, numerous other family members and friends; and his two best friends, Waylon his Boxer and Beau his Great Dane.

Jeff chose cremation.

He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who always were entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought life to the party.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jun. 8 to Jun. 11, 2023.

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Becky

July 1, 2025

Elaine Forbes

July 16, 2024

So many memories Jeffrey. Hanging out with you and those kiddos. Listening to music...Dancing at the county line..Partying at Farmers. Sitting outside with you and Angie and last and the least arguing with you about trump and palin lol

Lana Gail

September 1, 2023

I sure am gonna miss you, Jeff. I wish I would have let you "catch me" in 1979. Good memories of you forever. I'll see ya on the other side buddy.

Robin Rose

August 20, 2023

Prayers for the Bird family. Much Peace for you Angie.
Robin

Pooky

June 14, 2023

Jeff, I will love you forever!

Clay McMillen

June 13, 2023

My condolences to the family of Jeff Bird, he was an awesome friend and classmate, Rip Jeff much love always bro !!

Clay McMillen

June 13, 2023

you'll be missed Jeff, rest in peace my friend, until we meet again, in the land of no more pain and suffering, my condolences goes out to Brandi and your family, you were a wonderful classmate a real Jokester, luv ya my brother sleep well, until we meet again Jeff

Mary Anne Pepper (Wyatt)

June 11, 2023

Rest easy Jeff; you can let it all go now.
Mrs. W

Kingston morrow

June 9, 2023

You are forever in our hearts and have always put a smile on people´s faces and continue to when I look at photos love and miss you,
Kingston

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Brandi Chitwood

June 8, 2023

You will forever be my hero, daddy.

I love you unconditionally;
For always.

Fiorella

June 8, 2023

Praying daily for your family, there is nothing that can be said or done to fully help the hurting, but know there´s so much support behind you!

noah

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noah

June 8, 2023

love you pops

Martha Goodman

June 8, 2023

Love and miss you bud. You are in God's hands now. R.I.P.

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