Michael was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served on the USS Blandy destroyer, and was a member of the Kentucky and Louisville Numismatic Associations.
He is survived by his brothers Mark Bird and Dean Bird; sister, Nancy Bird; numerous cousins including Bonnie Lossie; and their families.
Cremation was chosen, and his ashes will be buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central (Radcliff, KY).
In his memory, please consider donations to either Doctors Without Borders or the Wounded Warrior Project.
