Paul J. George, 93, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16. 2011, at home surrounded by his family after a long illness.
He was born at Olcott, WV, on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1918 to his parents Rome and Sarah George. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James, and two sisters, Genevieve Myers and Ruth Villane.
He was retired rigger from FMC with 39 years of service, and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 25 years. He was part of the greatest generation who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Loraine Harmon George. He is also survived by daughters, Kay McClure and her husband, Gary, of Charleston, JoAnn Bare – Charleston and Connie Comer and her husband, Romie of Lewisburg; Brother: Bill (Ruth) George – Arizona; Sisters: Katie Hill – South Charleston and Wanda (Wilmer) Creech – Alum Creek; 11 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great. Great Grandchild.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 19th at the Hopewell Baptist Church, which is located at the intersection of Route 119 Corridor G / Brounland Road, with grandson Pastor Jonathan Comer and Rev. Dorris Walls officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00pm on Tuesday evening at Hopewell Baptist Church.
Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Military Graveside Rites, Benny Padilla, VFW Post 4768.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions to the Lewisburg Baptist Church Building Fund, 113 Montvue Dr., Lewisburg, WV 24901. Special thanks to all caregivers and staff of Hospice Care, family, friends and neighbors.
Arrangements are in the care of Curry Funeral Home
Papaw you taught me a lot over the years and you’re gonna be missed. You always made me laugh and wanted to know when I was coming to church. I’m glad I got to grow up living beside you. You always told me in life you wanted a brick home and a Buick car. You are one of the greatest men and role models a person could ever have. Thank you.