Brian Dale Bird

Brian Dale Bird was born on February 22nd, 1979 in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Roger and Delaine (Franklin) Bird. He had two brothers and three sisters, Ryan Eugene Bird, Stormie Bird, Makayla Bird, Nancy Bird, and Skylor House. Brian grew up in the Tahlequah area, attending grade school in Shady Grove and Grandview. His high school education was done at Tahlequah and Sequoyah. When he was done with school, he started a family he always wanted. Brian was crazy about cars and sports, and had attained the title “All Round Ball Player” while at school. There was always music playing around Brian, he didn’t care if it was rock, country, Hip Hop, or Rap. Although he didn’t attend church regularly, he had a strong relationship with his God. He was the proud father of one son and three daughters, Brina Delaine, Joshua Michael Blaine, Caitlyn Garnett, and Ashlyn Breann, There was nothing that made him happier than making them something special to eat, and no one could out cook Dad when he made his famous weekend breakfast, his pizza and his fried chicken, (with the secret oatmeal coating) were all the best. He was always available to cut your hair and make you ready for the night out, and usually in the company of his canine companions, Luna the Pit Puppy and Meig the Yorkie. He fancied himself a fisherman, and like to try his hand at landing the big one, yet usually came home empty handed. Loved time spent with his Dad, his wife and kids, and all of his family. Brian was a talent with Nintendo, Playstation and was quite thrilled if he could impress you with one of his many inventions. He was a frequent shopper at the Bin Store, visiting up to 3 or 4 times a week and often arriving within 10 minutes of the store’s closing. Brian’s front door was open to you anytime, day or night, rain or shine, and his friendship and love was unconditional. He was funny, a one of a kind, stubborn, always available to give advice, but mostly, he loved the people in his life and just wanted to hear you laugh! Recently he had the privilege of becoming Granddad to his grandson, Matthias, his pride and joy. For all the adventures he had yet to explore, the story ended on February 24th, 2024 in Tahlequah, OK. Brian was 45 years old and has left a vacant space that no one else can fill.

Brian has gone home to his grandparents, Alfred Franklin Sr., Grandmother Betty Hair, Grandfather JB Bird and Grandmother Betty Bird. He joins his mother Delaine Bird, and his uncles, Gov Franklin, Danny Franklin, Stephen Huntley, and Alfred Franklin Jr., one brother, Ryan Eugene Bird, and one cousin, Courtney Arnold Bird.

Those left to celebrate the time they had with Brian include his loving wife of 20 years, Chyla Lynn Carey Bird of the home in Tahlequah, OK, and his children, Brina Delaine Smith Bird of Tahlequah, Joshua Michael Blaine Bird also of Tahlequah, Caitlyn Garnett Bird of Tahlequah, and Ashlyn Breann Ellis and husband Anthony of Tahlequah. He leaves his father, Roger Bird and father-in-law and mother in-law, Darrell and Christina Carey and "NANA" Gertie James of Tahlequah. He leaves three sisters and one brother, Stormie Bird Pritchett and husband Frankie of Tahlequah, Makayla Price and companion Chey Jackson of Wainwright, Nancy Chuculate of Kansas, OK, and brother Skylor House and wife Whitney of Shreveport, LA. Brian lives on in his grandchild, Matthias Bird of Tahlequah, OK and in his future grandchildren. Brian leaves his beloved aunts and uncles, Karen Ballard and husband Gerald of Tahlequah, Pam Bird and Jose Tarin of Kansas, OK, Deidra Bird of Kansas, OK, Patty Bird of West Siloam Springs, AR, Uncle Rodney Bird and wife Dana of Stilwell, OK, Ronald “Arie” Bird of Oaks, OK, Great Uncle Jay Webster of Tahlequah, Great Aunt Bertie Webster of Keys, OK, and a great uncle Sonny Webster and wife Gail of Chance, OK. Roy Carey and wife Brenda of Hulbert, OK, Randall Carey and wife Naomi of Hulbert, Aunt Autumn Huntley and Micheal Scheffer of Tahlequah, Aunt Ruth Ellen Garcia and Uncle Seth Huntley of Tahlequah, Phillip Carey and wife Deanna of Wagoner, Jack Carey and Wife Pamela of Wagoner, OK, Floyd Carey and wife Melanie of Wagoner, Gary Carey and wife Victoria of Tahlequah, Louanna Bruce and husband Sylvester of Hulbert, OK, Vicki Sissom of Hulbert, and Anita Potts and husband Jack of Peggs. He also leaves all of his cousins, Sara Franklin, Jimmi Buckhorn, Bethany and Jose Romero, Mandi Franklin of Stilwell, OK, Julian Franklin and wife Amanda of Tahlequah, Shalaunda Bird and Pablo Angeles of Kansas, OK, Ashley Sanders and husband Andrew of Siloam Springs, AR, Erik Bird and wife Kayla of Locust Grove, Colby Bird and wife Ashley of Westville, Shalaina Bird of Kansas, OK, Kenna Bird of Fayetteville, AR, Stephanie Seay of Stilwell, OK, Brandy Pritchett and husband Kyle of Stilwell, and Madison Hair and husband Adrian of Oaks, OK, his canine companions Luna and Meig, and a host of friends, neighbors, and people whose lives were made better because they met THE INFAMOUS Brian Dale Bird.

Funeral services for Brian Dale Bird will be held on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Dale Bird and Brother Leo Bird officiating. His family will receive guests for a visitation on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 beginning at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Brian will be laid to rest with his family at Swimmer Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Matthew Spencer, Eric Hodge, Dusty Chastain, Jason Mathis, David Carroll, Jeffrey Vann, Jon Barnoski and Erik Bird. His honorary pallbearers include Colby Bird, Frankie Pritchett, Lance Pritchett, Isaac Pritchett, Jason Caviness, Ryan Fisher, Derrick Carey, Daniel Carey, Eric Moreno, Cameron Huntley, and Chase Huntley.