Daniel Chambers Bird Jr.

Daniel Chambers Bird, Jr., 73, of Charlottesville, VA passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Dan was born on September 26, 1947, in Pasadena, California, to Daniel Chambers Bird, Sr., and June Sasada Bird. Before retiring, Dan was a Capital Partner at Winston & Strawn in Chicago, IL, specializing in Finance Law. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and a graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point, Class of 1969. Dan was an avid toy soldier collector, model railroader, and UVA sports fan and supporter. He traveled extensively and was also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved spending time with his five grandsons and they with him. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bird. Daniel is survived by his wife, Kathleen Bird; children Daniel C. Bird III, Caroline (Bird) Farmer, and Jessica (Bird) Ellis; grandchildren: John Farmer, Charles Farmer, William Farmer, Patrick Ellis, and Matthew Ellis; and his brother, Mark Bird. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 4pm, at Teague Funeral Service in Charlottesville. The family will receive friends one hour prior.