Kurtis W. Birdsong

Mr. Kurtis W. Birdsong, (husband of Jessica Andrews),72, of Rochester, passed away October 17, 2026, at his home with his loving wife at his bedside.

He was born August 6, 1954, in Amarillo, Texas. He was the son of the late Gary Kemp and Ethel Lee Goodwin Birdsong.

Kurtis was a graduate of Sahuarita High School in Tucson, Arizonia and later he received his bachelor's degree in science and his License as a registered Nurse from University of Arizona. He was employed at first as a registered nurse for a number of years and later worked as a building inspector for Nicholas Building Company.

Kurtis was an accomplished artist. One of his drawings was published in National Lampoon magazine. He enjoyed antiquing and was an avid reader of vintage magazines and vintage comic books. He especially enjoyed jazz music and listening to talk radio.

Kurt could do anything from his job as a RN, BSN to plumbing, electrical and repurposing something he found along the road. Kurt did much of the refurbishing of their 1947 home.

Kurtis is survived by his wife Jessica Andrews, two sons, Kurt Jr. (Linda) and Mason (Christi), a sister, Kriss (Michael) Nicholas, brother-in-law, Dutch Andrews Jr. (Janet Steenburg), eight grandchildren, Oliva, Madelyn, Travis, Mimi, Zayden, Derick, Devonte and Kelly, two God children, Aiden and Amara Ressis, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Kurtis was predeceased by two brothers, Kip Birdsong and Kevin Birdsond and a sister, Kim Elaine Kelsey.

Kurt was a born again Christian who believed there was something greater after this life - Heaven. John 3:16

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, 15 Main Street, Fultonville, NY with the Rev. Bonnie Oarth as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Sand Flats, in Fonda. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 11 am until 1 pm at the funeral home prior to the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Frothingham Free Library in Fonda, NY.

Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com