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| Born: Sunday, February 10, 1907 Died: Thursday, September 14, 2006 |
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99, passed away peacefully Thursday (Sept. 14, 2006) at Wellsville Manor Care Center. Mr. Bixby was born on Feb. 10, 1907 in New York City to Elmer and Charlotte (Perry) Bixby. On Jan. 25, 1947, in Wellsville, he married Elizabeth J. Rice, who survives. Cliff proudly served in the United States Army, 66th Armored Regiment during WWII from 1941 to 1945 under General George Patton. Known as Pops because of his age, he participated in the Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy and Northern France campaigns. After the war, he worked for Bradley Oil Co. in Wellsville for 26 years until his retirement in 1972. In addition to his wife, Cliff is survived by a son, William (Toni) Bixby of Mansfield, Pa.; a daughter- in-law, Rosanne Bixby of Andover, six grandchildren, Dennis Bixby, Thomas Bixby, Heidi Bixby, Christina Bixby, James Bixby and Aaron Bixby and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Gary Bixby and a brother, Harold Bixby. Cliff was an avid hunter and fisher and was very proud of his gun collection. He was a 50 year member of the Greenwood and Andover American Legion. Friends may call on Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. following the visitation with the Rev. Peggy Knopf of the Andover United Methodist Church officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Memorials in Cliffs name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover. |
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