James Leonard Bird, age 79, passed away on August 27, 2006 in Abilene, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife Paula Bird, sister Ruby Geraldine Bird, brother Paul Mack Bird, sister Kathleen McCartney, and sister Welcome Sigenthaler.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Fay Donaldson and husband Ronald of Houston, and Nancy Davenport and husband Paul of Abilene; grandchildren, Christine Wyatt, Alana Davenport, Vance Donaldson, Arran Davenport and Kevin Donaldson; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
