Obituaries

George Carl Birk Jr.

George Carl Birk Jr., 90, of Springdale, died Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born August 21, 1926 in Chicago, the son of George and Lela Birk. George served in WWII with the Army Air Corps which began his lifelong love of flying. He was a retired aerospace engineer. He enjoyed time with family and friends, and in later years was a woodworking artisan. He was a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Myers and Cynthia Kinkel, both of Calif.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lea. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home.

Published April 2, 2017

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