William L. Bird Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. William L. Bird, Jr., “Bill,” of Millsboro, DE, and formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on November 2, 2023. He was 95 years old.
Mr. Bird was born on October 24, 1928, in Wilmington, DE to the late William L. Bird Sr., and Isabel R. Bird. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Thomas Charles “Butch” Bird and a sister Aline Schenck.
He graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School Class of 1946 and honorably served in the U.S. Marines. He was a lifelong truck driver and drove for Diamond Ice and Coal, Gulf Oil Co., and retired from Townsend Poultry.
Mr. Bird was an avid golfer. He golfed nearly every day after retirement and was proud of his 42 holes in one at Midway Par 3. He also enjoyed fishing, being on his computer, and managing.
golf scores and statistics. He was a member of a dart league and the American
Legion Post 28. Mr. Bird was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Bird is survived by his wife of 55 years, Maxine Mardella Bird of Millsboro, DE; three sons: Jeffery L. Bird (Phoebe) of Smyrna, DE; Richard L. Smith of Newark, DE and Marshall J. Smith of Kauai, HI. He was also blessed with three grandchildren: Christina Hathaway (Brian), Nicholas Bird, and Veronica Bird as well as two great grandchildren: Dominick Bird and Ava Hathaway.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Please visit Bill’s Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.
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