Joe Murel Birdwell Born: October 25th, 1935 Cushing, Texas Died: October 19th, 2016 Cushing, Texas Service: October 21st, 2016 Friday - 2:00 P.M. McKnight Cemetery Rev. Mike Williams Officiating Pallbearers: William Hicks, Brandon Smith, Brad Rogers, Del Birdwell, Billy Birdwell, Mark Birdwell, Garrett Birdwell, Blane Wade, Kenneth McKnight, and Steve Foster Family Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Jack and Joyce Birdwell - Nacogdoches, Texas Bryant and Edna Birdwell - Trawick, Texas Lamar and Judy Birdwell - Houston, Texas Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Beth and Jerry Rogers - Athens, Texas Barbara and David Hicks - Dallas, Texas Linda and Stanley Wade - Sacul, Texas Preceded in Death by: Parents Lawrence and Wanda Fountain Birdwell, Brothers Bobby Birdwell, and Jimmy Birdwell, and Sister Betty Birdwell Cole **In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hope Foundation or Legacy Hospice**