James Clark Bird
James Clark Bird
A memorial service for James Clark Bird, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2022 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bird passed away at 3:52 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 21, 1938, at Dora, Missouri, to Champ Clark Bird and Winnie Jewell Russell Bird. On January 11, 1972, he was married at Jay, Oklahoma, to Donna Hall. Before his retirement, Mr. Bird was the custodial supervisor at Missouri State University. He handed out love like candy, loved making people laugh and put others before himself. He loved his dog, Fiesty very much. He was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening, fishing, metal detecting and was a great cook. Mr. Bird was a member of Central Church of Christ for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Bird, of the family home; six children, Chris Bird, Lisbon, Portugal, Brad Bird and wife, Jonna, Ozark, Missouri, Darrell Bird and wife, Donna, State of Colorado, Cheryl Bird, Poteau, Oklahoma, Polly Billa and husband, Charles, West Plains and Phillip Bird and wife, Sarah Ruth, Dothan, Alabama; fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Bird and wife, Debbie, Pottersville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son, Todd Bird, one grandson, one brother, Guy Bird and one sister, Norma Wilkins, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Parsons Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
O'Dells
November 9, 2022 @ 7:03 am
So sorry to hear this. The family and friends have our sympathy. May God comfort each one at this difficult time and sustain knowing he is a better place. Love and prayers. Rick and Reda
Bobbi Dykes
November 9, 2022 @ 2:46 pm
Donna,
I am very sorry to hear about your husband. I pray that you have the Peace of Jesus within you at this difficult time. Your peacock feathered friend from MSU-WP,
Bobbi Dykes
Ivanna
November 9, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
Donna, I am so sad to read of Clark’s passing. I will be Praying for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Love and Hugs.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
November 10, 2022 @ 6:14 pm
Donna and family, we are so sorry about your loss. Sending prayers for you all.
Debbie Cline
November 11, 2022 @ 3:16 pm
Donna, im sorry you have to go through this. At least you have the comfort of knowing he’s in heaven waiting for you. If you need anything at all, please let me know. I’ll be praying for you. I know it can be difficult some of the time.
Evelyn Vetter
November 11, 2022 @ 7:57 pm
Donna,
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a fine man. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne & Jim Swope
November 12, 2022 @ 4:14 pm
Donna & family, Sorry to read Jim Bird had passed away. He was a special friend and I enjoyed his friendship when we all worked at the college!
Kay Garrett
November 12, 2022 @ 5:14 pm
Dear Donna and family. So sorry upon returning home to read of the passing of Mr. Bird. I never called him any name but Mister Bird. He was such an addition to the MSU West Plains Campus. Always pleasant and helpful with a twinkle in his eye. I remember the rose he gave you and you kept on your desk. What a wonderful relationship the two of you shared. I knew there were lots of laughs shared between the two of you. May you find comfort in your faith and the good memories you have of “Bird.” Kay Garrett