William E. "Bill" Bixby

William (Bill) E. Bixby, 87, of Fremont, NH, passed away surrounded by his children, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Exeter Hospital, Exeter. Born in Groveland, MA, on May 26, 1937, son of the late Guy E. & Esther M. (Corthell) Bixby, he was a devoted husband and loving father. He attended the Groveland school system and was a member of the Army National Guard. Bill was a proud member of the Local 379 Teamsters for 35 years, working as a truck driver for M.DeMatteo Construction. He enjoyed playing pool, cribbage and Friday night card games with family and friends. After retiring in 2001, he found his true calling and passion serving the Lord Jesus, and volunteering in community outreach programs. He will be fondly remembered for his dedication to his church, First Baptist in Haverhill, and the Calvary Chapel-Rockingham in Plaistow, NH. He dedicated his time to Common Ground Ministries serving the homeless, providing medical transport to the elderly, tending to the gardens and grounds of his church. He was also a frequent visitor to the Penacook Nursing Home and others too offering prayer and comfort to the residents. Most of all though, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. William was predeceased by his wife Cathy M. (Sargent) Bixby in 2006 and his sons Mark A. and Scott Bixby. He is survived by his children, Debbie M. (Wheeler) Willis and her husband David A. of Hampton, NH, Tammy L. Ogren and her husband Derek of Billerica, Ma, Lee M. Poulin and her husband Marc of Brentwood, NH, Brian K. Bixby of Milton, NH; sisters, Margaret Rogers of KY, Charlotte O'Leary of Bradford, Mary Strangman of Haverhill; grandchildren Russell Wheeler III, Michael Wheeler, Jacquie Mosher, Derek Ogren, Jr., Cameron Ogren, Scott Bixby, Brianna Bixby, Deirdre Bixby, Rachel Poulin and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his calling hours on Thursday, Sept. 12th, from 6-8 PM at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill. His funeral will be Friday, Sept. 13, at the First Baptist Church, 217 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830, at 10:00 a.m., followed by his burial at Linwood Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.