Kenneth Wayne Birdwell

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Birdwell of San Augustine passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at a Lufkin hospital at the age of 64 years, 2 months, 3 days.

Kenneth was born February 2, 1960, in San Augustine to parents Pauline (Oliver) and Kennon Birdwell and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a registered nurse and had a distinguished and respected career in health care, not only in East Texas but throughout the state. Kenneth had worked as a consultant with the State Board of Nursing, as well as working to lead the teams of several nursing homes and home health care agencies as director of nursing. Mr. Birdwell had also worked in corporate management bringing cutting edge expertise for multiple locations.

He had a great love and affection for his family, always doting over his three grandchildren. Kenneth's fondness of animals was quite obvious and he was crazy about his dog Max.

His survivors include his wife, Debora Hogue Birdwell; a son, Kevin Birdwell and his partner Stephanie of Arvada, Colorado; daughter, Kellie Wiggins and husband Matthew of Anacoco, Louisiana; grandchildren, Brandon Tarver of Pineland, and Genna Birdwell and Toby Birdwell, both of Arvada; son-in-law, Burl Tarver of Pineland; brothers, Marlon "Bubba" Birdwell of Pineland, Michael Birdwell of Hemphill, and Doyle Birdwell of San Augustine; mother-in-law, Myrtle Hogue of Pineland; a brother-in-law, David Hogue of Pineland; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Tarver; parents, Kennon and Pauline Birdwell; and father-in-law, L.J. Hogue.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Gordon Simmons and Bro. Michael Dickerson officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Pallbearers: Matthew Wiggins, Brandon Tarver, Burl Tarver, Chris Birdwell, Luke Birdwell, and Chuck Loggins.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

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