Birgie E. Six

Birgie E. Six, 87, of Athens, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 1, 1917 in Athens County, the son of the late Leonard and Elsie Morgan Six. He was married to Viola Pierce Six and would have been married 64 years on December 24.

Mr. Six was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and was a 50 year member of The Plains V.F.W Post 7174. He has been president of the Nelsonville Senior Citizens for the past 10 years and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 239 and a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows.

In addition to his wife, Viola, he is survived by four sons, Ronald Ruth Six of Nelsonville, Rick Peg Six of Athens, Vernon Kim Six of Albany and Ray Betty Six of Nelsonville; one daughter, Leona Richard Timblin of Guysville; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren, one brother, Harold Six of Nelsonville; two daughters-in-law, Dorothy Charlie Grinstead and Linda Richard Holcomb all of Millfield; a brother-in-law, John Pierce of Chauncey; a sister-in-law, Mary Pierce of Salem; many nieces and nephews and special friends, Roy and Louise Hamilton and John McGuire all of Athens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, James E. Six and Dennis Six; two brothers, Ralph Six and Richmond Six and a sister, Lucille Pierce.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street Nelsonville. Interment will be at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.