Leroy Birge
February 17, 1942 ~ July 25, 2016
Leroy Arthur Birge, 74, Glasgow, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at his residence. A native of Illinois, he was a son of the late George Arthur “Jack” Birge and Flossie Mae Pitcock Birge. He was a farmer and carpenter, having helped build numerous houses in the area. He was also an avid woodworker, gardener, and outdoorsman, and a member of Grider Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn; their five children: Lisa Poland and husband Jerry, Donna Kinslow and husband Stanford, Bridget Clark and husband Richard, Rodney Birge and wife Lee Ann, and Greg Birge; six grandchildren: Ashley Freeman, Dustin Morrison and wife Mandy, Shanna Vibbert and husband Bill, Westley Kinslow, Nathan Birge, and Cheyenne Birge and fiancé Matt Dyer; two great-grandchildren: Wade Vibbert and Nolan Dyer; two sisters: Clarice Spradlin and husband Levi, and Diane Russell and husband Larry; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Yandel Birge and Wallace Birge.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
My deepest sympathy to my cousins family. Though we didn’t grow up together I always remember seeing Leroy with a smile on his face.
My deepest sympathy to my cousins family. Though we didn’t grow up together I always remember seeing Leroy with a smile on his face.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to all.. A great man and good friend , will never forget all his kindness. Richard thought a lot of him…
I am so sorry for your family’s loss of a great man. He will be greatly missed. I’ll never forget those tomatoes he would bring to us. My thoughts and prayers are always with you all. May God give you peace and comfort.
so sorry for u all loss a good man I will never forget he sait with my grandmother went she was so sick laura mesker sorry to the family
I love my cousin Leroy he will be missed. my deepest sympathy to the family.
Lisa, sorry for your loss,
Sending my prays and thought to you and your family
Thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family of Mr. Birge.
I’m sorry for your loss. He was a great person. R I P
Lisa & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give each one peace, comfort and fill your hearts with wonderful memories of your time together.
So sorry to hear about Leroy.He was a hard working man.He loved and supported his familyGayles and I thought a lot of his cousin.He will be missed. Love to all.
So sorry about Leroy.He was a good man and provided for his family.He will be missed by all Love you all.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Leroy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family now and in the coming days to come. He was a kind loving man and will be greatly missed. God bless you all and give you comfort.
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr.Birge ‘s passing.
You all are in my prayers & my thoughts daily.
May God give you comfort.
Tammie
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.