Monroe Bird, Jr.

August 22, 1935 - November 14, 2016
Monroe Bird, Jr.

Monroe “Murphy” Bird, Jr., 81, of Williamsburg, previously of Milford, Delaware, passed away on November 14, 2016.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kenney Bird. Murphy is survived by his daughters, Melissa Lee Bird (Stephen Ritz), Mary Lynn Bird Hawkins; grandchildren, Evan Hawkins, Maxwell Ritz; and his brother, James Bird of Atlanta. Murphy was a Professor of Business Administration at Virginia Tech and a private industry consultant, and a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard. The family would like to thank Nuturing Hearts N Care for the special love and care that they gave their family. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Milford, Delaware. Online condolences may be shared at bucktroutfuneralhome.net

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  • December 02, 2016
    Beverly Russell says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Murphy's passing. I knew Murphy and Nancy when they attended Christ Church Milford, DE. In a nutshell, Murphy was a delight ! He always had a smile on his face, and looked closely after Nancy. The last time I saw Murphy, was last summer in the Royal Farms in Milford getting a breakfast sandwich and coffee. I approached him and introduced myself; he "admitted" that he didn't remember me specifically, but certainly remembered and appreciated his time at Christ Church. At eighty years old, I feel that God knew it was time to call Murphy home and to be with Nancy at Peace. May God Bless You and your family at this time of loss. Sincerely, Beverly Russell

  • May 17, 2019
    Cornell A. Carpenter says:
    college professor

  • May 17, 2019
    Cornell A. Carpenter says:
    Professor Bird was one of my very favorites at VA Tech in the early 1970's. He was very caring and personable, and he gave such practical advice. I will always have such wonderful memories of him. God Bless