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He was born in Hampton, Va., and lived in the Seaford area for 46 years. He attended Christ Church School in Urbana and Virginia Tech. He served as a meteorologist with the 6th Weather Squadron of the U.S. Army during World War II and worked for NASA in Hampton, Va., in planning and procurement for 35 years. He was a longtime member of the Hampton Yacht Club as well as the Elks and Moose Clubs and the American Legion. He was an avid stamp collector and model plane/boat builder.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George O. and Cynthia; and his wife of 48 years, Doris Jane Farmer Magnus.
He is survived by his sons, George Jr. and Stacey; his daughter-in-law, Jessica; and his granddaughter, Coralee Jane.
Visitation will be held at Amory Funeral Home in Grafton on Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Park Lawn Cemetery in Hampton on Monday at 1:30 p.m. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Chad Wheeler
January 11, 2010
What a tremendous loss of a great man. The memories with Aunt Doris and Uncle George, I will cherish forever. From the phone call in April saying that the bluefish are here, the trips to Bush Gardens, to spending the day on the water in Bud's Whaler fishing the net and digging clams. What great times we had!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Huntley Galleher
January 11, 2010
The entire Christchurch School sends our deepest sympathy. He was a member of the great class of 1944. As the Director of Alumni Relations I remember November 2008 very well. Mr. Magnus attended the 2008 annual Richmond,VA Oyster & Duck Roast He was surrounded by young and old alumni who listened to his stories of his time at Christchurch and his sailing experience. He was always happy and loved to share stories. We will all miss his passion for Christchurch School. Plus, we will all remember his sense of humor.
We will light a candle in his honor at reunion weekend on April 18, 2010
John King
January 11, 2010
I knew both George and his late wife Dori for many years as their insurance agent. Our condolances to both family and close friends.
Jones (Garret)
January 11, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss. May God be with you through this hard time. Blessings to you all.
January 10, 2010
I enjoyed the time I shared wirh George at NASA.George always had the inside track on the politics at the center and was a swell sociable person to know.
Tom Bales
January 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SILVIO FERNANDES
January 9, 2010
Enjoyed knowing you Uncle George, God Bless You.
Elizabeth Larkin
January 9, 2010
Much love to you all, as we fondly remember our children playing in Uncle George and Aunt Doris' beautiful yard and home, on the boat, and their visits to see us at the beach.
Betty & Jerry
Chip, Matt & Sarah
Cindy O'Steen Speegle
January 9, 2010
Stacey,
Sorry to read about your father. I know you'll have many fond memories of him. My thoughts are with you & your family.
Mr and Mrs Sawyer
January 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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