Jimmie Lee Bird, 66, of China, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Orange and resident of China for most of his life, Mr. Bird was retired from the maintenance department at Lamar University. He was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam.
His mother, Gladys Bird; and his wife, Romayne Bird preceded him in death.
Survivors include his father, Leo Bird of Zavalla; brother, Don Bird and his wife Jeanette of Port Neches; sisters, Gwen Speaks of Houston; stepsons, Bryan Phelps and his wife Beth and Daryl Phelps and his wife Rinda all of China; grandchildren, Charis Phelps, Grace Phelps and Rolan Phelps.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at China Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
