Clarice Crocker

Family/Spouse: Samuel Henry Birdwell, Sr. Samuel was born on 8 Aug 1907 in Texas; died on 13 Jul 2003 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Macune Baptist Church Cemetery, Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Billie Rose (Birdwell) Patterson of Bronson, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 92 years, 7 months, and 11 days.

Mrs. Patterson was born March 10, 1931, in Bronson to parents Clarice (Crocker) and Samuel Birdwell.

She and James Patterson were married in 1947 and lived in Beaumont for 33 years. Upon retirement they returned to their farm in San Augustine County. Their greatest joy was spending time with friends and family at their country home. After returning to their farm, they became faithful members of the First Methodist Church in Pineland, Texas.

Her survivors include her daughter, Brenda Chirafis and husband Michael of China, Texas; a son, James Patterson Jr. and wife Dodi of Wimberly, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Chirafis Jr. and wife Jennifer, Andrew Chirafis and wife Cathy, and Billie Rose Patterson; and great-grandchildren, Mason Chirafis, Emma Chirafis, Michael Chirafis III, and Lydia Chirafis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Patterson, in 2012; father, Samuel Birdwell; mother, Clarice Skinner; a brother, Tex Birdwell; and sister, Patsy Hardy.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia in San Augustine.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Rev. Alberto Williams officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Little Flock Cemetery, located on County Road 4330 near Bronson.

Pallbearers: Mike Chirafis Jr., Andrew Chirafis, Michael Chirafis III, Mason Chirafis, James Patterson Jr., and Rusty Birdwell.

Her family wishes to offer a special appreciation to the staff members of Hospice Plus and Stone Creek Care Center for their attention and care for Mrs. Patterson.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 25, 2023, Page 4

Family/Spouse: James Hobart Patterson. James was born on 9 May 1926 in Ridgeway, Hopkins, Texas; died on 12 Oct 2012; was buried on 15 Oct 2012 in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Patsy V. (Birdwell) Hardy, age 79, of Bronson, passed from this life on Saturday, August 18, 2013, in Sabine County, Texas.

Patsy was born on April 16, 1934, to Clarice (Crocker) Birdwell and Sam Birdwell in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, and sister. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Little Flock Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Bro. Leo Wright. Visitation will be Sunday evening, August 18, 2013, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas. 75972

Those who are left to cherish her memory include, Her daughter, Tammie Royer of Fayetteville, Texas; Sister, Bille Rose Patterson of Bronson; Brother, Tex Birdwell of Bronson; Nieces, Brenda Chirafis and her husband, Michael of Lumberton; Sherry McDaniel and her husband, Gregg of Carthage; Nephews, Bubba Patterson and his wife, Dodie of Wimberly; Rusty Birdwell of Bronson and Todd Birdwell of Jasper; Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews, Mike Chirafis and his wife, Jennifer; Andy Chirafis and his wife, Cathy; Billie Rose Patterson; Matt Birdwell; Jessica Birdwell; Megan Birdwell; Hope Birdwell, and Jennifer and Beth McDaniel.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarice (Crocker) Birdwell and Sam Birdwell.

(Copied from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website)
Published also in The Sabine County Reporter
August 21, 2013, page 16

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Tex C. Birdwell Sr.
March 25, 1936 ~ May 18, 2021 (age 85)

Mr. Tex C. Birdwell Sr., age 85, of Bronson, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Birdwell was born March 25, 1936, in Bronson, Texas, to parents Samuel Henry and Clarice Crocker Birdwell. He worked several years pipelining in the oil and gas industry, employed in several various capacities. He enjoyed living the past several years of his life on his family homeplace near Bronson, Texas. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

His survivors include his wife, Barbra Birdwell of Bronson, Texas; a daughter, Sherry McDaniel and husband Greg of Long Branch, Texas; a son, Rusty Birdwell of Huxley, Texas; grandchildren, Beth McCary and husband Cody, Jennifer McDaniel and fiance John Eric Hough, Matt Birdwell and wife Savannah, Jessica Runnels and husband Stony, Shala Saentz and husband Randy, Megan Birdwell, and Hope Birdwell; a sister, Billie Rose Patterson; six great-grandchildren; and 5 half-brothers and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Lois Birdwell; a son, Todd Birdwell; his parents, Sam Henry Birdwell and Clarice Crocker Birdwell; and a sister, Patsy Royer.

The family requests that memorials honoring Tex may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

(Copied from his Find A Grave Memorial Page, ID 227310957)
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 2, 2021, page 4

Family/Spouse: Mabel Lois Dickerson. Mabel (daughter of Joe Aron Dickerson and Mittie Lorena "Lena" Norwood) was born on 3 Apr 1933 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 14 Sep 2009 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 17 Sep 2009 in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. William Todd Birdwell, age 52, of Bronson, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence.

A longtime area resident, he was born Oct. 3, 1968, in Bronson, Texas, to parents Mabel Lois (Dickerson) and Tex Birdwell Sr. Todd had worked several years as pipeliner and was an avid outdoorsman, having a great love for fishing and hunting. He was a member of the NRA and had united with Magnolia Springs Baptist Church, where he was baptized several years ago. Todd enjoyed writing songs and poetry.

His survivors include his daughters, Megan Danielle Birdwell of Dallas, Texas, and Savannah Hope Birdwell of Hewitt, Texas; father, Tex Birdwell and his wife Barbra of Bronson, Texas; sister, Sherry McDaniel and husband Greg of Long Branch, Texas; a brother, Rusty Birdwell of Huxley, Texas; nieces, Beth McCary and husband Cody of Canton, Texas, Jennifer McDaniel of Long Branch, Texas, Jessica Runnels and husband Stoney of Joaquin, Texas, and Shala Means Saenz and husband Randy of Cuero, Texas; and a nephew, Matt Birdwell of Huxley, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Lois Birdwell, in 2009.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Don Lofton officiating. Interment will follow at Little Flock Cemetery, located on County Road 4330, west of Bronson, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of William Todd Birdwell.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine.