Henry Birge, age 95, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence in Bushnell, FL of natural causes. Born November 9, 1916 in Bartow, Mr. Birge was a longtime resident of Bushnell. He is preceded in death by his wife: Edna Birge. He was survived by a daughter: Rita Adams of Dawsonville, GA; a brother: Eugene Birge of Okeechobee, FL; a sister: Inez Tomlinsono of Spokane, WA; two grandchildren & two great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Homeland Cemetery, Homeland, FL. . Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com