Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was a very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. Billy loved life and animals.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt, son, Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers, Ray Birt and Charles Phillips; sisters, Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
Mr. Birt grew up in the Winder, Georgia area and died in Ware County, Georgia.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
∼Mr. Birt had been in declining health since he developed Parkinson's disease several years ago. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt and a son, Billy Birt, Jr. He was also preceded by his brothers, Ray Birt, Charles Phillips and two sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
The True Story of Georgia's "Dixie Mafia" has never been told. At its core was one man, and he was bigger than life. He was the author and enforcer of the rules that governed the entire organization. He set the standard code that made the 'Dixie Mafia' impenetrable. And if anybody broke that code, he was the one they would have to face. His name was Billy Sunday Birt, and this is his story. Billy Birt's 1970 Cyclone Mercury was the fastest whiskey car that was ever built. NASCAR had nothing on it. For the three years it roamed the highways of the Southeastern United States, the Cyclone never lost a race and was never caught in a chase. He pulled more bank heists than John Dillinger. He committed more robberies than Jessie James and he was an informant's worst nightmare. According to a law enforcement official Billy Sunday Birt was "The Deadliest Man in Georgia History". - Billy Stonewall Birt
Billy Sunday Birt , age 80, of Winder passed away, Friday April 7, 2017. Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. A very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. He loved life and animals. Survivors include his sons, Billy Stonewall Birt and his wife Linda of Bogart. Billy Montana Birt and his wife Lisa of Wisconsin, Billy Shenandoah "Shane" Birt and wife Jill of Statham. Daughters Ruby Ann Birt of WI and Norma Jean Brown of Jefferson; brothers Bobby Birt of Statham and Jimmy Birt of Winder; sisters Frances Lee of Hoschton, Jody Cooper and Betty Lee both of Winder; favorite niece Charlotte Phillips; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt; son Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers Ray Birt, Charles Phillips; sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy 124 Jefrferson , Ga. 30549 and will lie in state one hour prior to services. Montana Birt and Ralph Black will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday April 10, 2017 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Hwy. 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt, son, Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers, Ray Birt and Charles Phillips; sisters, Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
Mr. Birt grew up in the Winder, Georgia area and died in Ware County, Georgia.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
∼Mr. Birt had been in declining health since he developed Parkinson's disease several years ago. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt and a son, Billy Birt, Jr. He was also preceded by his brothers, Ray Birt, Charles Phillips and two sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
The True Story of Georgia's "Dixie Mafia" has never been told. At its core was one man, and he was bigger than life. He was the author and enforcer of the rules that governed the entire organization. He set the standard code that made the 'Dixie Mafia' impenetrable. And if anybody broke that code, he was the one they would have to face. His name was Billy Sunday Birt, and this is his story. Billy Birt's 1970 Cyclone Mercury was the fastest whiskey car that was ever built. NASCAR had nothing on it. For the three years it roamed the highways of the Southeastern United States, the Cyclone never lost a race and was never caught in a chase. He pulled more bank heists than John Dillinger. He committed more robberies than Jessie James and he was an informant's worst nightmare. According to a law enforcement official Billy Sunday Birt was "The Deadliest Man in Georgia History". - Billy Stonewall Birt
Billy Sunday Birt , age 80, of Winder passed away, Friday April 7, 2017. Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. A very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. He loved life and animals. Survivors include his sons, Billy Stonewall Birt and his wife Linda of Bogart. Billy Montana Birt and his wife Lisa of Wisconsin, Billy Shenandoah "Shane" Birt and wife Jill of Statham. Daughters Ruby Ann Birt of WI and Norma Jean Brown of Jefferson; brothers Bobby Birt of Statham and Jimmy Birt of Winder; sisters Frances Lee of Hoschton, Jody Cooper and Betty Lee both of Winder; favorite niece Charlotte Phillips; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt; son Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers Ray Birt, Charles Phillips; sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy 124 Jefrferson , Ga. 30549 and will lie in state one hour prior to services. Montana Birt and Ralph Black will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday April 10, 2017 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Hwy. 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was a very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. Billy loved life and animals.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt, son, Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers, Ray Birt and Charles Phillips; sisters, Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
Mr. Birt grew up in the Winder, Georgia area and died in Ware County, Georgia.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
∼Mr. Birt had been in declining health since he developed Parkinson's disease several years ago. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt and a son, Billy Birt, Jr. He was also preceded by his brothers, Ray Birt, Charles Phillips and two sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
The True Story of Georgia's "Dixie Mafia" has never been told. At its core was one man, and he was bigger than life. He was the author and enforcer of the rules that governed the entire organization. He set the standard code that made the 'Dixie Mafia' impenetrable. And if anybody broke that code, he was the one they would have to face. His name was Billy Sunday Birt, and this is his story. Billy Birt's 1970 Cyclone Mercury was the fastest whiskey car that was ever built. NASCAR had nothing on it. For the three years it roamed the highways of the Southeastern United States, the Cyclone never lost a race and was never caught in a chase. He pulled more bank heists than John Dillinger. He committed more robberies than Jessie James and he was an informant's worst nightmare. According to a law enforcement official Billy Sunday Birt was "The Deadliest Man in Georgia History". - Billy Stonewall Birt
Billy Sunday Birt , age 80, of Winder passed away, Friday April 7, 2017. Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. A very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. He loved life and animals. Survivors include his sons, Billy Stonewall Birt and his wife Linda of Bogart. Billy Montana Birt and his wife Lisa of Wisconsin, Billy Shenandoah "Shane" Birt and wife Jill of Statham. Daughters Ruby Ann Birt of WI and Norma Jean Brown of Jefferson; brothers Bobby Birt of Statham and Jimmy Birt of Winder; sisters Frances Lee of Hoschton, Jody Cooper and Betty Lee both of Winder; favorite niece Charlotte Phillips; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt; son Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers Ray Birt, Charles Phillips; sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy 124 Jefrferson , Ga. 30549 and will lie in state one hour prior to services. Montana Birt and Ralph Black will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday April 10, 2017 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Hwy. 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt, son, Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers, Ray Birt and Charles Phillips; sisters, Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
Mr. Birt grew up in the Winder, Georgia area and died in Ware County, Georgia.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
∼Mr. Birt had been in declining health since he developed Parkinson's disease several years ago. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt and a son, Billy Birt, Jr. He was also preceded by his brothers, Ray Birt, Charles Phillips and two sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean.
The True Story of Georgia's "Dixie Mafia" has never been told. At its core was one man, and he was bigger than life. He was the author and enforcer of the rules that governed the entire organization. He set the standard code that made the 'Dixie Mafia' impenetrable. And if anybody broke that code, he was the one they would have to face. His name was Billy Sunday Birt, and this is his story. Billy Birt's 1970 Cyclone Mercury was the fastest whiskey car that was ever built. NASCAR had nothing on it. For the three years it roamed the highways of the Southeastern United States, the Cyclone never lost a race and was never caught in a chase. He pulled more bank heists than John Dillinger. He committed more robberies than Jessie James and he was an informant's worst nightmare. According to a law enforcement official Billy Sunday Birt was "The Deadliest Man in Georgia History". - Billy Stonewall Birt
Billy Sunday Birt , age 80, of Winder passed away, Friday April 7, 2017. Mr. Birt was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. A very devoted family man, very giving and was much loved. He loved life and animals. Survivors include his sons, Billy Stonewall Birt and his wife Linda of Bogart. Billy Montana Birt and his wife Lisa of Wisconsin, Billy Shenandoah "Shane" Birt and wife Jill of Statham. Daughters Ruby Ann Birt of WI and Norma Jean Brown of Jefferson; brothers Bobby Birt of Statham and Jimmy Birt of Winder; sisters Frances Lee of Hoschton, Jody Cooper and Betty Lee both of Winder; favorite niece Charlotte Phillips; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Eunice Birt; son Billy Birt, Jr.; brothers Ray Birt, Charles Phillips; sisters Ruby Birt Hardwick and Louise Birt Dean. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy 124 Jefrferson , Ga. 30549 and will lie in state one hour prior to services. Montana Birt and Ralph Black will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday April 10, 2017 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel, 4532 Hwy. 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
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