Billy Birdsong Obituary Billy Zan Birdsong passed from this life Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in Lubbock, TX. He was born into this life Thursday, November 4, 1926 to Anthony Foster and Gertie May (Ellis) Birdsong in Lubbock County, TX. After graduating from Smyer High School he briefly attended Texas Tech before going to fight for his country. Billy proudly served in the United States Army as a Corporal, and was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Upon completing his military service, Billy returned to Lubbock and married Bennie June Dumas, in 1948. Billy was a farmer, farming land in Smyer, TX for 44 years. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Kenneth Eugene Birdsong. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bennie June Birdsong; a son, Mark Zan Birdsong and wife Rebecca; two grandsons, Anthony and Christopher Birdsong; sister-in-law Jantha Murdock; and brother-in-law Larry Dumas. A memorial service, commemorating Billy's 87 years of life, is scheduled for 3:30 P.M., Friday, December 13, 2013 at Elm Grove Baptist Church, 6606 26th street Lubbock, with the Rev. Billie S. Smith officiating. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, preceding the memorial service. Arrangements were entrusted to Agape Funeral Chapel-Crematory, Lubbock. Billy's family extends a special thank you to Odyssey Hospice, Home Instead, and Star Gracie for love, prayer, and guidance.