Marlin E. Bird, 66, of Pinckneyville, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at 5:45 P.M. at his residence.
Marlin had been a roofer and carpenter for Goldman & Sons Construction. He loved fishing, coon hunting and squirrel hunting. He was a avid mushroom hunter. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was born November 15, 1955 at Pinckneyville, IL, the son of John and Ann (Ratajczyk) Bird.
Marlin married Linda Diane Loucks on July 31, 1993 at Pinckneyville, IL, and she survives.
He survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, two daughters - Teggi Peters and husband Greg of Foley, AL, Megan Atkins and husband Seth of Du Quoin, IL, son - Christopher Bird of Pekin, IL, step son - Jason Loucks of Branson, MO, five grandchildren - Cortland Peters, Aria Peters, Kinley Atkins, Brantley Atkins and Krue Atkins, two brothers - Joe Bird and wife Tara of Pinckneyville, IL and Mick Bird and wife Sandy of St. Louis, MO, one sister - Vickie Goldman and husband Carl of Tamaroa, IL and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.