James M. Bird

James M. "Jim" Bird, age 68, of Celina, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Celina Manor.

He was born September 23, 1955, in Van Wert, to Lloyde M. and Helen M. ( Railing ) Bird.  His father preceded him in death on October 29, 1985, his mother passed away April 5, 1988, and his brother, Richard D. "Dick" Bird, preceded him in death on August 12, 1999.

Jim is survived by his sister-in-law, Darlene Bird, of Celina, and three nephews: Duane Bird and his children, of Longmont, Colorado, Don and Mindi Bird and their children: Kendall Bird, Kameron Bird, and Karson Bird, of Coldwater, and Dan Bird, of Mendon.

Jim had attended the Cheryl Ann School and the CA Industries Workshop.  He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.  

Jim loved fishing, animals - especially dogs, and enjoyed watching horse races.  Craft activities that he enjoyed were: coloring, making plastic canvas needlecrafts, and wrapping coat hangers.

Jim was an avid Cincinnati Reds Baseball fan, and was looking forward to a Reds themed birthday party planned for him later this month.

Treats that Jim enjoyed were: cheeseburgers and onion rings from the Willow, and chocolate milkshakes from Celina Wine Store.

Jim was a social butterfly, who never forgot a name.  For several years, he has been referred to as the "official door greeter" at Celina Manor.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 13, at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina, with Pastor Becky Erb-Strang officiating. 

Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.   

Calling Hours are 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, at St. John Lutheran Church.

In honor of Jim, the family invites all to dress casually, and wear your favorite Cincinnati Reds gear or the color red.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Celina Manor Resident Account or to the CA Industries Workshop.  

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