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Emery Birchfield Obituary



Emery Birchfield

FRANKFORT: Emery B. Birchfield, 82, of Frankfort, went peacefully to Heaven on February 21, 2013 at 2:55 a.m. He was born on March 28, 1930 in Wolfe County, Kentucky to James Harrison and Junie Birchfield.

He married Imogene Palmer on December 26, 1953. She preceded him in death on August 24, 1997.

He leaves three daughters: Rose (Mike) Hawkins of Frankfort, Tamra Birchfield of Westerville, and Traci Birchfield of Chillicothe; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren whom he adored; also surviving are two sisters: Inez Bowers of Greenfield and Albertis Wilkey of Fort Recovery; and a special buddy and nephew, James Robbins of Chillicothe.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Robbins.

He graduated from Bainbridge High School and was an army veteran of Korean War. He was a retired salesman. He never knew a stranger and loved to talk to people.

He was a member of Christian Life Tabernacle Church where a memorial service will be held March 2, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Phil Rutherford, Terry Newsome, Tom Clark, and grandson Brad Newsome officiating. At his request, no calling hours will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Berger Hospice, 600 N. Pickaway St., Circleville, Ohio.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pickaway Manor and Berger Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

"The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Published by Chillicothe Gazette on Feb. 26, 2013.
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Tracy, You have your fathers smile and what a beautiful smile it is. Im sorry for your loss. He will be with you always forever and a day. Love, Victoria and Jeff

March 1, 2013

Tracy, Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He has went home to glory to be with his loving wife. You'll always charish the wonderful time that your shared with him so that will stay in your heart forever. You will always have a friend in me. Love, Brian

March 1, 2013

Tracy, sorry for the loss of your Dad. He's in a better place now. No more suffering. He's rejoicing with his wife in heaven. You'll get thru this. Love always..Your friend Brian

March 1, 2013

Rose & Family
Sorry for your loss. At least the suffering has stopped- he will be truly missed.

Susan Hawkins

February 28, 2013

Brother Birchfield was always pleasant to talk with..my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

gloria rutherford

February 28, 2013

Rose and the family, Emery was a very special man and a friend to all who knew him. When we bought our trailer, he came and worked on it and ate supper with us. He was so pleasant and we enjoyed his company. He is watching over you from Heaven. You are in our prayers.

Wayne & Karla Jayne

Karla Jayne

February 27, 2013

Emery was a great guy,I was blessed to have known and worked with him. Prayers to the family.

Jeff Barnhart

February 27, 2013

Dad I will miss you but I know you are in a much better place. Your with the love of your life mom. We love and miss you and will see you again soon. Thank you for being the best dad any girl could ever have!!!! Love you, Your middle daughter Tamra

February 27, 2013

To Tracy. I'm sorry to here about your dad. I hope you are ok,and that you know you are in my prays and your family also.

Becky Beverly and family

February 27, 2013

Traci, Sorry to hear about your dad. Your old friend Dale

February 27, 2013

Rose I'm so sorry to hear about your dad,my prayers are with you and your family.

Barb Grubb

February 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a well loved gentleman.
Cathy Hall

February 26, 2013

My condolences to the Emery Birchfield family. May God comfort you during your time of grief.Isaiah 51:12-"I-I myself am the ONE that is comforting YOU people."

February 26, 2013

Rose, Tamra, Traci and family I'm so sorry for your loss my thought & prayers will be with you.

Bev Downs

February 26, 2013

Rose,Tammy & Traci
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Dad.
The Mallow Family.

Helen Mallow

February 26, 2013

Rose, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I didn't know him, but I do know you and Mike. I ran on the Concord Township squad. Patty Queen- Yuma, Arizona

February 26, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Miriam,John,Dennis Strouse

February 26, 2013

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