eled to Henley to present Birdwell and his family the saddle. Upon notice of Birdwell’s pass-


ing, Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples said, “The agriculture industry thanks Clay for his many years of service and accomplish- ments that will always be cherished. We offer our prayers to his fam- ily, and we will continue to honor Clay by remembering the incredible legacy he has left behind.” Birdwell was born Dec. 11, 1953.


He grew up in Lubbock, graduat- ing from Coronado High School in 1972. He attended Texas Christian University and then transferred to Texas Tech, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business in 1976. In 1981, he married Martha Behner Igo. Birdwell served as president of


Great Plains Cattle Feeders, Hip O Cattle Co. and Birdwell Cattle Co., and on the board of directors for Texas Cattle Feeders, Texas Beef Council and the National Cattle- man’s Beef Association. He served on the executive committees of Na- tional Finance Credit Corporation and the Texas Livestock Marketing Association. Birdwell is predeceased by his


father, John E. Birdwell, a past presi- dent of TSCRA, and his mother, Ge- nene Bateman Birdwell. He is sur- vived by his wife, Martha; 3 sons, Grant and wife Carlye Birdwell of Austin; Marcus Birdwell of Austin; Blake and wife Elaine Birdwell of Muleshoe; and daughter Amanda and husband Brooks Hodges of Guthrie; 4 grandchildren; 2 broth- ers; and numerous other relatives. Memorials may be sent to The


Children’s Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas 79408, or TSCRA Foundation, 1301 West 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107-4062, or a charity of choice.


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