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.