Alvin G. "Bud" Birdsell, 94, of Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. He was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Jacksonville, the son of Robert H. and Flossie Mason Birdsell. He married Neta B. Six on June 1, 1947, in Jacksonville, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 2016. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Melvin) Black of Decatur and Marilyn Fricke of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane) Davis of Mt. Zion, Jaclyn (Duane) Whitacre of Newark, OH, Melissa Daniels (fianc David Beard) of Jacksonville, and Matthew (Dottie) Fricke of Jacksonville; ten great grandchildren; and two brothers, Clarence E. Birdsell of Spring Hill, FL, and Bill (Nancy) Birdsell of Manassas, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Allison McDaniel; and two brothers, Robert Birdsell (surviving wife Marilyn of Lacon) and Frank Birdsell (surviving wife Annabelle of Jacksonville). Mr. Birdsell was a driver/salesman for Holsum Bread for many years. Later in life, he helped people with their lawn care. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of First Baptist Church, and a past-member of Tri County Woodworkers, the Moose Lodge, AMVETS, and American Legion. Bud was an avid fisherman, and loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association or Parkinsons Foundation. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650