William “Billy” Simon Birdsong's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2024 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

William “Billy” Simon Birdsong

December 17, 1945 - September 27, 2024 (78 years old)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

William “Billy” Simon Birdsong's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2024 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

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William “Billy” Simon Birdsong

December 17, 1945 - September 27, 2024 (78 years old)

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

William Simon Birdsong Obituary

In loving memory of William Simon Birdsong of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, born in Halifax, North Carolina, who departed this world on September 27, 2024 at the age of 78. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Simon Birdsong to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Charlie Birdsong, Sr. and Alice Liles Birdsong; and his wife Mary Helen Wilkerson Birdsong. He is survived by: his daughters, Kristen Birdsong Strickland (Troy Lee Strickland, III) of Roanoke Rapids and Tammy Birdsong Harvey (Greg) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; his grandchildren, William Landen Birdsong, Tylen Lee Strickland, Langstone Harvey and Calder Harvey; his siblings, Russell Charlie Birdsong (Judy), Jean Birdsong Thompson of Roanoke Rapids and Beverly Birdsong Turner (Robert) of Roanoke Rapids; and his sisters-in-law, Raye Wilkerson Bailey (Jerry) and Brenda Wilkerson Jenkins. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Cedarwood Cemetery (1100 W 4th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Askew Funeral & Cremation Services



Tue

Oct 01

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Cedarwood Cemetery
1100 W 4th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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September 29, 2024

June Goddard Bounds wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sad and sorry to hear about .y cousin Billy. We all gathered at Aunt Alice's house and had lots of good time s growing up. Great memories. Will miss you Billy. Ma I know has welcome you with open arms... RIP and I love you and ur be missed by many... Ur Cousin June”


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