Randall Marshall Bird, 67, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:28 P.M., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, surrounded by his family.
Randy had worked at Nascote in Nashville.  He had also worked at Old Ben Coal #24 mine in Franklin County.  Randy loved the outdoors and had been an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed walks in the woods with his family and spending time with his grandkids.  He was a member of UMWA and NRA.
He was born September 11, 1956 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Lester and Vestal (York) Bird.
He married Nancy Kay Lutes on July 20, 1986 in Las Vegas, NV and she survives.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter - Melissa Harriss and husband Benjamin of Coulterville, three grandchildren - Gracelyn Harriss, Alaina Harriss, and Samuel Harriss, all of Coulterville, two sisters - Leah Rae Hughes of West Frankfort and Cindy Osborne and husband Nick of Mt. Vernon, one brother-in-law - Steve Lutes and wife Judi of Du Quoin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Jim and Lillian Lutes, and one brother-in-law - Hiram Hughes.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Bald Knob Cross and will be accepted at the funeral home.