Edd L. Birge, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Emeritus At Oakbridge in Lakeland of heart failure. Born Sunday, June 26, 1927 in Joplin, MO, Mr. Birge was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a Loan Officer. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Masonic Order and a Rotarian. Mr. Birge was survived by his son: Lee Birge & granddaughter: Hannah Birge. No services are planned at this time.