Obituary of Edward Eugene Bird

Edward "Ed" Eugene Bird Beloved Daddy, Papa, Brother, and friend. Edward Bird was born and raised in Camden Arkansas. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and attended the university of Arkansas to become an electrical engineer. After gaining his education he was employed by E.C Ernst and began his career as an electrical contractor. During this time, he was a reservist with the United States Navy for over 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Commander of a Seabee detachment. After many years he chose to start his own business and moved to Chattanooga to start his business in 1972. Ecitco was very successful and in 1993 he was able to retire to spend time with his family at the home he labored so hard to build in Mullins Cove. Here he became known as "Papa" to his family and close friends. Edward was preceded in death by his mother and father, Leola and Vernon Bird, his brothers Vick and Charles Bird as well has his lifelong wife, Ruth. He is survived by his daughters Kathryn (Bill) Cobble and Rhonda (Heath) Goins. His Grandson Vincent Vella, Brothers Denver (Margaret) and Don Bird (Eloise). Many nieces and nephews. His bonus family Jessie and Heather Plott, as well as their children Aiden and Ari who he loved as his own. And his great grand-dog Remington who became his constant companion. Graveside service will be held November 2, 2023 at 2 EST at Mcnabb Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Hwy 28, Whitwell, TN. Visitation will be held Friday December 1, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm EST. In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to the East Alabama Humane Society where Remington was adopted from @ www.eahs4Pets.com