Vernon Birdwell Was born August 12, 1935 in Pemiscot County to Edith Crockett Birdwell and Florence Birdwell He died Thursday May 1, 2008 at Missouri Delta Medical Center, Sikeston, Mo at the age of 72 years, months and days. He was united in marriage on December 28, 1959 in Florida to Patricia Faye Passmore she survives of the home Also preceding him in death, were his parents, Edith Crockett Birdwell & Florence Birdwell., Brother Glen Birdwell, Granddaughter Donna Marie Jones in 1986 He leaves to cherish her memories, Wife Pat Birdwell of the home in Lilbourn, Mo. Three Sons: Vernon Dale Birdwell of Portageville, Mo, Gary Dale Birdwell of Lilbourn, Mo, Shane Allen Birdwell of Portageville, Mo. Four Daughters, Elizabeth Babb of Portageville, Mo, Teresa Jolly of Lilbourn, Mo, Susan Kingston of Parma, Mo Donna Grubs of Dexter, Mo. Six Brothers, Ricky Birdwell, Michael Birdwell, Danny Birdwell, Benny Birdwell all of Portageville, Mo. Wayne & Junior of Qulin, Mo 8 Sisters: Mary Miller, Gale Buchanan all of Portageville, Mo, Deborah Railey of Fredericktown, Mo Virgie Thompson of St. Charles, Mo, Bonita Hargate and Sharon Smith of Qulin, Mo, Annette McCoroy of Poplar Bluff, Mo, Dianne Price of Pollard Arkansas. 23 Grand Children 3 Step Grandchildren, 5 Great Grand Children 5 Step Great Great Grandchildren, and a host many other relatives and friends.