Raymond Darden Birdsong, 76, of Chesterfield passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Helen Hitchcock Birdsong; and his beloved wife, Iris Wooldridge Birdsong and son, Wesley Birdsong. Mr. Birdsong was a retired utilities engineer with Chesterfield County. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Leigh Birdsong; stepsons, Mike Barbour and wife, Dee, Steve Barbour, Matt Barbour, Scott Barbour; brother, Robert W. Birdsong; three grandchildren, Melissa Barbour, Amy Barbour, Ben Barbour, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday October 5, 2012 in Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 W. Hundred Road, Chester, Va. 23831. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, Northern Va. Area Office, 9221 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23235. Condolences may be registered at
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