KENNETH WAYNE "KEN" BIRDWELL

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Birdwell, 64, of San Augustine, are set for 2:00 p.m. today, 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. He passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at a Lufkin hospital.

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.

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.

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

Visitation was held Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

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