of Flippin, AR
June 2, 1921 - August 14, 2019
John Edgar Birdwell, age 98, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
John was born June 2, 1921 in Frankston, Texas to the late Edgar Benton and Essie Ellen (Berry) Birdwell. He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II. He had worked as a masonry contractor. He was a member of Y'all Come Cowboy Church in Flippin.
Mr. Birdwell is survived by his son Kenneth Birdwell of Arkansas City, Kansas; his daughter Glenda Kennen of Weatherford, Texas; his step-daughter Twyla Hudson of Flippin, Arkansas; two sisters: Ruth Darring of Corpus Christi, Texas; Essie Ellen Loyess of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Jones Birdwell; his son Curtis, his stepson Lloyd Osborn; and his sisters: Ellen Mae Weeks, and Ruby Thornton.
Visitation for Mr. Birdwell will be 2:00 3:00 pm Monday, August 19, 2019 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Service will be 3:00 pm Monday, August 19, 2019 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eldon Shaw officiating.
Grandpa you will be missed. I do have some good memories of being at your place and when you came here to visit. I'm glad that you made that last trip because that's the only pictures I have of you and me and your great grandkids Nick and I think Alex too. Nick always calls you Grandpa John. We love and miss you and know that it was time for you to go home and be with the Lord. I know you and Dad will be watching down on us.
Your Granddaughter,
Kathy Prewitt
It was an honor to get to know John. His stories and his unshakable faith in God were a source of great inspiration.
It was an honor to get to know John. His stories and his unshakable faith in God were a source of great inspiration.