Paul Joseph Bird, 65 of Gulfport, Mississippi departed this life Thursday, January 16, 2020.  Paul was a recent Mississippi Gulf Coast resident. He was reared in the Christian faith. Paul served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. During his free time, he enjoyed listening to good music and working on his pride and joy, his 1955 Chevy. Paul was a good, humble, noble, and patriotic man who will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer Bird and Mary Tamberella Bird.

Paul leaves to cherish his memories his son, Paul (Juana) Bird, Jr.- Reading, PA; a brother, Kenneth Bird- Reading, PA, and a host of other relatives and friends.