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In Memory of James Kelsey Bird

James Kelsey Bird, age 48, a former resident of Raton, NM passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 in Myrtle Beach SC. James was born May 30, 1965 in Las Vegas NM. He was a graduate of Raton High School in 1983. He continued his education at New Mexico Highlands University and received an Associates Degree in Electrical Science.

James was employed as a journeyman electrician for most of his life. He enjoyed the great outdoors and spending time with God’s precious creatures on Bartlett Mesa. James, a Christian, served his Lord, at Christ in the Canyon in Boncarbo Colorado. Jame’s greatest moment was the birth of his beloved children, Darion and Alee, James was a proud father.

James was proceeded in death by his parents, Richard Bird and Mary Bird-Volpato, He is survived by his former wife Tina, children Darion and Alee Bird, brother Tim Bird and wife Chrisy, sisters Lorna and Robin Bird, stepfather Johnny Volpato and wife Ellen, neice, Shannon Conner, nephews Brandon Segotta, Kelsey Bird, Kristopher Bird, and numerous family and friends.

Graveside services and inurnment will be Saturday January 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Cemetery in Raton with Pastor Ed Richardson officiating.

Arrangements are un the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.

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