Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Jesse Alan Marchant Birt, age 24, beloved son and grandson was murdered in Birmingham, Alabama, on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in the parking lot of his apartment complex. His murder is being investigated by Birmingham Police. He graduated from Auburn High School in 2014, where he was involved in Science Olympiad. He was heavily involved in science competitions and won nationals in the electric car competition. At the time of his death, he was a senior in mechanical engineering at UAB and had a passion for Thermodynamics. Jesse was a loving, caring, compassionate man devoted to causes of social justice and the environment. He loved the natural world, especially animals and trees. He adored Dungeons & Dragons, often serving as Dungeon Master. A celebration of his life will be held at the gazebo in Town Creek Cemetery, Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 am. A Wake will be held in his parents’ backyard at 7 pm that evening. He is survived by his parents, Timothy Birt and Jamie Marchant of Auburn, Alabama; grandparents, Joe Birt, Pat Birt and Kathie Berger; a large circle of aunts, uncle and cousins; Chassidie Hairston, his roommate; and three recently rescued kittens. Because of his love of animals all donations will be made to Birmingham Humane Society.

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, Charles Macon Jace Wade: loving son, grandson and brother, passed away at the age of 31.

Macon was born on June 24, 1989 in Jasper Alabama. He attended Vestavia Hills High School. Macon was an athlete, lover of music, friends and family. He lived with a true passion for life.

He is survived by his mother Candace Wade, father Joe Starnes, grandfather Charles Wade, brother James Lawson Wade, sister Samantha Judd, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Oak Mountain State Park, starting at 1:00 PM, at Red Bud pavilion. There will be a five dollar fee per person at park entrance.

In lieu of flowers, we are raising money in Macon's honor to benefit Greater Birmingham Humane Society, and any donation will help make an impact.

Thank you in advance for your contribution. It really means a lot to all of us, and I know it would mean a lot to him.

More information about Greater Birmingham Humane Society: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips "to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services".

On Thursday, April 26, two of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control Officers were responding to a stray dog pick up call in a residential area when someone opened fire on them.  They were not hit, thankfully.  The ACO’s must have bullet proof vests and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society does not have funding.   This issue CANNOT wait.   Many animal control officers throughout the US are now outfitted with bullet proof vests. This trend started in 2016 after several ACOs were shot and/or killed while performing their duties.  Luckily, the officers were working in as pair and both are highly trained NACA (National Animal Control Association) Animal control officers.  The cost of each vest is approximately $500 - $700; I am trying to raise funds for at least 5 vests.   This is an urgent need and these vests will provide life-saving protection for the very people who are trying to serve the animals and provide safety for the community of Birmimgham, AL.