MR. Roy Dean Birdwell, of Hoover, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at the age of 72. Mr. Birdwell was born December 9, 1937 in Guntersville. He retired in 2002 after 28 years of service as Vice President and Corporate Trust Officer for Regions Bank. Roy loved to play golf and was an avid Atlanta Braves and University of Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Boyce Birdwell, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mary Birdwell; two sons, Paul Birdwell (Liz) and Andy Birdwell; granddaughter, Emily Birdwell; sister, Lorene Birdwell; brother, Don Birdwell (Fran). The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Monday, September 6, 2010 at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Hwy 150 in Hoover. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Folds of Honor Foundation (Patriot Golf Day), 5800 N. Patriot Dr. Owasso, OK 74055, or the American Diabetes Association.