Jerrell Marcus Birdtail Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerrell Marcus Birdtail, 43, of Porum, passed away at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born October 7, 1973 at Tahlequah to Henry and Joncie (Walker) Birdtail. He grew up at Porum where he graduated with the class of ’91. He attended Connors Sate College and Indian Capital Vo-Tech. Jerrell began working for Owens-Illiniois Glass Plant for many years until his death. He loved playing Softball Tournament, loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, and the Oklahoma Sooners. Jerrell adored his children and among his favorite times with them was to go to the Zoo. He married Destiny Lane on February 4, 2015 at Eureka Springs. Jerrell is survived by his wife, Destiny Birdtail of the home; his five children, Jeri Birdtail, Jace Birdtail, Audrina Birdtail, Alayah Birdtail, Aiden Birdtail of the home; his parents, Henry & Joncie Birdtail of Porum; his two brothers, Robert Birdtail and companion Jamie, Derek Birdtail of Porum; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Porum First Baptist Church with Reverend Rufus Hooper officiating. Pallbearers include Micky Birdtail, Travis Bailey, Jason Alexander, Luman Wildcat, Tony Wildcat, and Jonathan Wildcat. Honorary Pallbearers include Colby Johnson, Derek Birdtail, Robert Birdtail, Gaither Cowett, Frederick Francis. Burial will follow immediately to Cramp Cemetery at Porum under the direction of King Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Jerrell Marcus Birdtail

October 7, 1973 - June 20, 2017