Carl Birmingham

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Carl Birmingham, 97, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Missouri Veteran’s Home.

He was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Holcomb to J.R. and Flossie King Birmingham.

He was married to Imogene Mullins Birmingham, who preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Piggott Arkansas High School.

He served in the Army in the Asian Theatre.

After the war he settled in Poplar Bluff, where he worked for Department of Parks and Natural Resources for over 40 years. Upon his promotion to construction supervisor of parks for the eastern region, he relocated to the Park Hills area until his retirement. He then relocated to his hometown of Piggott, Arkansas, where he was on city council.

He enjoyed trout fishing, playing pitch and bluegrass.

He was a member of Christian Church of Piggott and Masonic Lodge in Poplar Bluff.

Survivors include three daughters, Jean French of Belton, Missouri, Joan (Joe) Rains of Holden, Missouri and Patti (Linn) Davault of Sikeston; two sisters, Frankie Gibson of Piggott and Mary Steinbrook of Millstadt, Illinois; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, and son-in-law, Stuart French.

Visitation and funeral services were held Wednesday at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating.

Burial was at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63132-3214 or Missouri Veterans Home 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701 .

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.