Gregory Paul Bizzle, of St. Clair, MO, departed this life in Washington, MO, on January 19, 2017, having reached the age of sixty-three years, three months and fifteen days. Greg was born in Washington, MO, on October 4, 1953, son of Hershel Cecil Bizzle and Ella Belle Bizzle nee Basham. As a young man, he was united in marriage and blessed to have two daughters.
Greg is survived by his daughters, Jessica Bizzle and Shane Verrett, of St. Clair, MO, and Amanda Bizzle of Ormond Beach, FL; by three grandchildren, Mason Bizzle of Ormond Beach and Lilly and Jett Verrett of St. Clair; by five brothers, Wayne Bizzle of St. Louis, MO, Connie Bizzle and wife, Sharron, of Rhode Island, Jerry Bizzle of Columbia, MO, Larry Bizzle of Troy, MO, and Ronnie Bizzle and wife, Alberta, of St. Louis; by his former wife, Nancy Bizzle of Ormond Beach; by his former mother-in-law, Frances Ignacio of St. Clair; by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Ella Bizzle, and by an infant sister, Phyllis Jean Bizzle.
Greg was a Christian, believing in the Lord as his Savior. He faithfully read his Bible every day. He was proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army, entering August 16, 1971 and receiving his honorable discharge on August 15, 1973. After his discharge from the military, he began his career as a machinist. Greg was a member and retiree of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 837 of St. Louis, MO. He had been employed by McDonald Douglas, later known as Boeing, in St. Louis, MO, retiring after thirty-seven years of service to the company. He was an outdoorsman at heart and enjoyed many outdoor activities. He was passionate about riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and had made many friends through biking. Fishing and hunting were other hobbies he enjoyed. Each summer, he gardened and shared the produce with his family. Greg enjoyed listening to music of all kinds. He had a great appreciation for the beauty of nature and reflected this in the photos he took, as photography was another of his hobbies. Greg’s grandchildren were his pride and joy and babysitting and spending time with them gave him great joy.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO, with the Rev. Ben Kingston officiating. Interment with full military honors was held in Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair, MO.