HARVIE R. BRIDGER was the son and 13th child born to George Oliver Bridger and Mrs. Grace Belle (Richey) Bridger.

He was one of at least 16 children born to his parent's union. His known siblings were ---

Ollie M. Bridger
Mary B. Bridger
James Robert Bridger
Novie M. Bridger
Elizabeth Bridger
Agnes Bridger
Dorsey M. Bridger
Galen H. Bridger
George Mack Bridger
Gerald Wayne Bridger
Steve Bridger
Donald Ray Bridger

Sadly, three of his siblings -- two whose names are yet to be known -- did not grow into adulthood.

Obituary
"Memorial services for Harvie Bridger, of Marshall, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at the Sullivan Funeral Home, Travis Street Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Rust officiating. Mr. Bridger died at his residence on Wednesday, September 22, 2004. He was born October 4, 1931 in Marshall, the son of George Oliver Bridger and Grace Bell Richey Bridger. He attended Marshall public schools. He was a baptist and a member of AA. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law; two sons and one daughter-in-law; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepsons; two sisters; three brothers and one sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews."

Arrangements under the direction Sullivan Funeral Home.

Sources
~ Obituary Published in the September 26, 2004 Editions of The Marshall News Messenger and Longview News-Journal [Texas newspapers] {abridged for protection of privacy}
~ 1920-1950 census records of Harrison County, Texas
~ 1910 census records of Gregg County, Texas
~ Texas Birth Certificate #86840 {self}
~ Texas Birth Certificates for his brothers -- Gerald Wayne and James Robert
~ Death Certificate 94489 {brother, George Mack}
~ Obituary for their father, George Oliver Bridger, which was published in the Monday, October 9, 1961 Edition of The Marshall News Messenger [the newspaper of Harrison County, Texas]

Notes
- The obituary for their father, George Oliver Bridger, reported that "he was survived by his wife; six sons; six daughters; two half-brothers; two sisters; several grandchildren and great-children."