Kenneth Wayne 'Ken' Birdwell, 64, died Friday, April 5, 2024. Kenneth was born February 2, 1960, in San Augustine and was 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 agencies as director of nursing. Birdwell also worked in corporate management bringing cutting edge expertise for multiple locations. He had a great love and affection for his family.

Survivors: wife, Debora Hogue Birdwell; son, Kevin Birdwell and partner Stephanie of Arvada, Colorado; daughter, Kellie Wiggins and husband Matthew of Anacoco, Louisiana; grandchildren, Brandon Tarver of Pineland, and Genna 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 brotherin-law, David Hogue of Pineland.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly Tarver; parents, Kennon and Pauline Birdwell; and father-in-law, L.J. Hogue.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine.

Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment follows at Chinquapin Cemetery.

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