Gary Lee Bird, age 54

February 14, 1969 – May 3, 2023

Gary Lee Bird, age 54, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. In loving memory of Gary, memorials may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home, 945 South West Street (Illinois Route 130) Olney, Illinois 62450 or via a link on the obituary. Please visit www.meyerfh.com to view the obituary and to share a condolence.

Gary was born on February 14, 1969, in San Pedro, California, the son of Jon Allen and Jacqueline (Marshall) Bird. He married Jeanette Wibberding, on August 16, 2007.

Gary was a taxi driver.

Gary is survived by:

Wife - Jeanette Bird of Olney, Illinois

Daughters – Brandy Bird, Brittany Bird and Amber Bird

Brother – Jon Bird, Jr

Sister – Denise Walnick

4 Grandchildren

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.