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George Bixler Obituary
Born Oct. 8, 1952, in Hubley Township, he was a son of the late Bruce L. Bixler and the late Alverta R. Mace Bixler.
He was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School .
He was a was a self-employed poultry farmer. In the past he had operated heavy equipment at several area strip mines.
He was a member of the Pa. Farm Bureau and the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce.
George enjoyed farming with his son and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy L. Blyler Bixler, to whom he was married for 38 years; two daughters, Jennifer L. Ruch and her husband, Travis, Dalmatia, Lindsay K. Dansavage and her husband, Jason, Spring Glen; a son, Andrew R. Bixler and his wife, Mary, Sacramento; three granddaughters, Callie, Kayliah and Paige; three grandsons, Blake, Reilly and Tyler; a granddog, Bo Bo; two brothers, Don E. Bixler and Steven B. Bixler, both of Hegins; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with the Rev. Donald Mason officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, P.O. Box 897, Hershey PA 17033.
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December 16, 2016
Kathy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Lila Welker
Cousin Alice Troutman & family.
Brenda Griffiths-Zechman
December 16, 2016
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything please give me a call.
Greaser and Carol Herb
December 15, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. - Valley View200 West Main Street P.O. Box 123, Valley View, PA 17983
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