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1946 - 2008
Johnnie R. Bird, 61, of Milton, entered Heaven on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in the comfort of his home after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born November 13, 1946, in Hurricane, Johnnie was the son of the late Melvin and Faye Campbell Bird. Johnnie graduated in 1966 from Hurricane High School and was in the All State Orchestra for 3 years, playing trumpet. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam and has since devoted much of his time supporting veteran affairs and the community of Milton. Johnnie has been the commander of the American Legion, Post 139 in Milton for the past 5 years and the American Legion State Adjutant for the past 2 years. He truly loved the work he did with the American Legion and the members became his extended family. He is survived by his wife, Robin Rowsey Bird; daughters, Regina and husband, Mike Lewis of Scott Depot, Sherry Bird of Hurricane, Wendy Bird of Milton, and Tiffani and husband Tyler Bartram of Milton; grandchildren, Mikey, Sierra, Celesta, Marli, and Layni; special nephews and niece, Chad, Colby, Skyler, and Emerson Clagg; mother-in-law, Retha Rowsey; sister and brother-in-law, Tinker and Roger Clagg. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, commander, brother and friend. He will be truly missed by all. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton by Pastor Mark Hessin. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. A full military rites graveside service will be handled by the American Legion Post 139, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Dora (Rose) Rooper
Monday May 19, 2008 at
8:02 AM
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Robin I can't find the words to say how sorry I was to hear about my buddy...Johnnie was a great friend. He will be missed. If you need me let me know....your friend always!
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Virginia Burks and Marsha Owens
Saturday May 17, 2008 at
8:52 AM
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Robin, We send our condolences to you on the loss of Johnnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Martha Thaxton
Friday May 16, 2008 at
8:48 PM
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Sherry, I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Remember he's in the loving arms of Jesus, feeling safe and love.
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Edison W. Hager
Friday May 16, 2008 at
6:43 PM
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Please accept our condolences on the loss of Johnnie. I worked for him about 15 years ago in Kenova. Johnnie was a great guy and always kind. Know that we are praying for you all and will miss Johnnie.
Rev. Edison & Carol Hager
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Corie Gravely
Friday May 16, 2008 at
6:43 PM
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Regina, Im so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through and we are thinking of you.
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Jackie West
Friday May 16, 2008 at
4:38 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers.
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Rick & Aly Rhodes
rrhodes at insight dot rr dot com
Friday May 16, 2008 at
3:19 PM
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Robin, Jeannie, Sherry, Wendy, and Tiffani.
I just heard about Johnnie. I wish mere words could express what I'd like to say to you. Johnnie was always like a member of our family. I know both my parents loved him dearly, as did I. He was always there when we needed him, and I'm forever endebted to him for that. Please let me know if there is anything we can do.
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Jimmy Lewis
Friday May 16, 2008 at
3:15 PM
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Robin so sorry to hear about your loss
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nancy johnson
nlj4abc1@aol.com
Friday May 16, 2008 at
3:01 PM
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I didn't know Johnnie,but I do know his sister Tinker,she is a wonderful person,so I know he had to be a good man as well.may God look over you all during this terrible time,I will also be praying for the family.
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Jodi Chandler
Friday May 16, 2008 at
9:26 AM
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Robin, Tiff
I'm So very sorry for your lose. Johnnie was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and Prayers Jodi
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Peggy (ex-Walmart cashier)
Friday May 16, 2008 at
8:51 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss Robin. May God be with you in this difficult time in your life.
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Sharon Harless Hopkins
Friday May 16, 2008 at
8:17 AM
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Robin, we are thinking of you and the family at this time and certainly have you in our prayers. You've been so dear to daddy and the Post has been very supportive of our family. We will cherish the times there and truely miss Johnnie. His support meant a great deal to us as our son serves on his destroyer over seas at this time. God bless you all. The Harless and Hopkins Family
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Louis Craddock
Friday May 16, 2008 at
7:47 AM
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Please accept my condolences on the passing of Johnnie. He was a great person and friend.
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