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Raymond Birr Obituary

BIRR, Raymond Raymond LeRoy "Ironside" Birr, 47, of North Charleston, husband of Wanda Stirling Birr, died Sunday, August 7, 2005, at Trident Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to attend "Ironside's" funeral service Wednesday August 10, 2005, at 11 a.m., at The James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, 303 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29418. "Ironside" was born in San Diego, California, June 6, 1958, son of Clarence Birr and Helen White Birr. He was a graduate of Chicora High School. "Ironside" was a vital member of the "Vision of Elvis Show" in charge of running the spot light. He was employed at Charleston Marine Container, Inc. as a forklift operator and was a member of The North Charleston Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to his wife, "Ironside" is survived by his mother-in-law Millie Stirling of Charleston, father-in-law, Charles Stirling, deceased, brother-in-law, Danny Stirling and his wife Debbie of Charleston; two sisters, Delores Whaley (Andy) of Covington, TN, and Kathy Wade (William) of Concord, NC, two brothers, Dennis Birr (Connie) of Charleston and Clifford Birr (Linda) of Carrolton, Ga. Flowers will be accepted. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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10 Entries

April Cadle

August 15, 2005

Wanda & Family,

We were so very shocked to hear of your loss of Raymond. please let it be known that is was an honor to have met and to have known Raymond. As with Raymond, you and your entire family will be kept in our hearts and prayers.

With Love,

The Cadle Family

(John,Sue,April,Julia,and William)

Ann Harmon

August 12, 2005

Wanda,

My sincere condolences on the loss of Ray. Every time we saw you two at Danny's shows, you were always the sweetest people. May God bless you and the family during this time and remember that Ray is being held in God's arms until you can hold him again in yours.

Love, Ben & Ann

Cynthia Craven

August 10, 2005

Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. I often see you at the "Vision of Elvis" shows with your brother. All of you are so nice and friendly. I lost my Mom in May and I know some of the loss you feel now. Time and faith will heal you. God Bless you.

Sheri Harmon

August 10, 2005

Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed running into ya'll at Wal-Mart. What a sweet pair the two of you made. God is stronger than any mountian. Be Blessed

zac fichter

August 10, 2005

Wanda,

I am deeply sad to hear of Ray passing away.I met you folks only a few months ago but you were very friendly and truly happy people.

God bless,

Zac

Beth (Britt) Lamb

August 9, 2005

Wanda, Sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Beth

Wendy Miller

August 9, 2005

I just wanted to share how sorry I am to have lost a friend so early in life. Ray has always made me and my family, feel like very special people. He always would express how happy he was to see us at any event that was going on (church or birthdays). He just really knew how to make people feel good. He was a good Christian man and I know he has gone on to a wonderful place in heaven. I want to say how much I love his family and I hurt for them.

I want Wanda and her family to know if I can do anything anytime to please let me know. Lots of love, Wendy Miller and family

Billy and Fern Rabon

August 9, 2005

Wanda: Our deepest sympathy at this time. We were so shocked to hear of Raymond's death. He was such a happy fellow and we know that you will miss him, as we will. Our love and prayers go out to you. May God bless you during this time.

All our love,

Billy and Fern

DOROTHY MOORE

August 9, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Blair & Brenda Reed

August 9, 2005

We love you. Blair,Brenda, Savanna, Samantha, Morgan & Logan

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