Ronald Leon Birdwell

Ronald Leon Birdwell

Ronald Birdwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive on Jan. 22, 2026.
Ronald Leon Birdwell, 66, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to Beverly Louise Garringer and James Robert Birdwell. Ron was a United States Army veteran and a served as a missionary in Ecuador for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Geri Birdwell; children, Hilary Birdwell, Alexis Birdwell; and Christopher Birdwell; grandson, Caspian Wilock; siblings, Cherie Birdwell; Kelly Birdwell; and Jasmine Birdwell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, David Birdwell and Jimmy Birdwell.

Memorial contributions may be made to LifeShare, Attention Development Department, 8910 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 or the Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Road, Suite 105, Northfield, Illinois 60093.

A gathering of Mr. Birdwell's family and friends will begin 9:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard's Crematorium under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Dive, Beaumont.

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Shelly Journey

January 28, 2026

Ron was one of our good friends and loved to talk about guitars and music with my husband Mark. We got together often in KS. Miss you Ron!

Peter Kennelly

January 28, 2026

Ron is one of my closest friends. We share a similar sense of humor and whenever we got together we were able to make our wives eyes roll non-stop. I'll never forget the time we went to a Chiefs vs Chargers game at Arrowhead stadium. He was decked out in his Chiefs gear and I in my Chargers gear. And it was a cold, freezing rain event. We still had a blast. Going to miss sparing with you my friend, but I'm glad you're at peace.

Love ya, Bro.

Douglas Price

January 22, 2026

I am so sad to hear of Ron´s passing. Ron and I were missionary companions in Ecuador. I was so nervous when we were assigned together because I was an immature kid and he was a military veteran. And I was the Senior companion! We had a great companionship and he brought a lot of love and spirit to our mission. Miss you Elder!!

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