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George ALSING Obituary
A resident of Williamsburg since 1978, George was a native of Phoebus, Va. Born on the same day that Joe Louis, "the Brown Bomber," knocked out Max Schmeling for the world heavyweight title, he enjoyed telling people that because the town doctor was at the fight. George was delivered by the coroner and the wife of the town undertaker, who was a nurse.
George was a proud Hampton Krabba and loved getting together with his friends and classmates for good times and raucous storytelling. He was in the car business in Williamsburg for 32 years. Selling cars was his passion and he excelled at it. He never met a person to whom he didn't try to sell a car, and made many lasting friendships as a result.
He also loved boating and enjoyed many happy times on the Happy Hour out of Marina Cove Yacht Basin with his best buddy, Capt. Bobby Elliott, and friends, and later on his own boat, Legacy. Those hot sunny days were some of the happiest of his life.
Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, he is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan Myers Alsing; sons, Erick Alsing of Allen, Texas, and Kristoffer Alsing of Hampton, Va.; and sister, Matilda "Boots" Galli of Galveston, Texas. "Uncle Peaches" also leaves behind his niece, Trudy Atkins, of Houston, Texas; and nephew, Kenneth Irwin, of Porter, Texas; and a number of cousins, among them Betty Styles, of Wilsons, Va. He also leaves behind many friends he felt honored to have, including Don Pace, John Salem, Joe Sheppard, Skeeter DeBlasio, Jerry Sharf, and Tommy Smith. He also leaves behind the staff of Holiday Cadillac – a most special group of caring people.
A celebration of George's life is being planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Nelsen Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for George ALSING
Bonnie Nealon
May 10, 2010
George and Joe were great pals some years ago in Hampton and recently reconnected in Williamsburg where we now live. We were so sorry to hear of his untimely passing. Our condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Joe and Bonnie Nealon
[email protected]
Lisa Arguello
May 8, 2010
I worked briefly with George at the dealership and was sadened to hear of your loss. He was a #1 person and so kind to all. My deepest symthony goes out to you and your family Lisa Arguello
May 7, 2010
Dear Susan
Please accept our deepest condolences. May God continue to comfort you in this life event. If I can be of any assistance please call.
Sincerely "A"
Tom Saltarelli
May 5, 2010
Mrs. Alsing,
I was very saddened to learn of George's passing. General Motors truly lost not only a terrific salesperson but a true ambassador for GM. In the last 18 or so years our paths crossed many times. His kind words and support will always be appreciated.
Tom Saltarelli
General Motors
Bob Armstrong
May 3, 2010
George will be missed for many reasons, he was an upbeat person and a joy to converse with. We have known George for many years and he will be missed by all of his friends at Patriot Buick GMC. Our sympathies go out to Susan and his family.
April 30, 2010
I remember George from our Hampton High School Class of 1957. Please accept my sincere condolences and may God Bless you all. Jeannine Thiele Stump
Joan Rountree Brown
April 30, 2010
To Mrs Alsing,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I also feel we may have met many years ago when you were friends of my
parents CP and Mickey Rountree. I know they had many fun times with the group called the Wharf Rats. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
Wayne & Beth Henderson
April 30, 2010
To the Alsing family I will miss talking George when i visited him at Holiday for service. I purchased vehicles from George at Ken Houtz and Holiday and he always wanted to make a sale. Beth and I are sorry for your loss and we offer our deepest sympathy to the entire Alsing family.
April 30, 2010
I will like to send my prayer for the Jenkins family for the lost of a special indiviual... She will alawys be missed... Seneca Milteer
Judith Bluhm-Brown
April 30, 2010
Dear Suzie
I do believe I did meet you once a long while back. My memory of George was that he always gave Chris Newell and me extra fries when he worked at the yacht club on Ft. Monroe. We were just kids and he was always so sweet to us giving us extra treats. I remember with such fondness. He was such a good friend to Mom and Dad for so many years. You have my deepest condolences.
Ginger & EJ Rowe
April 29, 2010
We remember George from his days at Ken Houtz Chevy in Gloucester. We enjoyed boating and we exchanged many stories of our days on the water. He sold us several vehicles while there and we have fond memories of him. We saw him Christmas while shopping in Williamsburg and it was a good reunion. So sorry for your loss and we extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Ginger & EJ Rowe
Renee Payne
April 29, 2010
My Dear Friend Susan: Words cannot express my deep sorrow for you when I learned of George's passing. As I walked in the bright Florida sunshine this morning, I remembered the cold winter mornings that he waited for you (car motor running) to arrive in the CW parking lot to give you a ride a few short blocks to the Goodwin Building. He always offered, and I accepted the warmth of car, smile and conversation of those early winter mornings. Such a gentleman and kind person that George! He will be missed, but remembered for his kindness.
Frank Mika
April 29, 2010
Susan, I was shocked to hear of George's sudden death. He was a good friend since he hired me to work at Patriot in 1982 when I'd just retired from the Air Force, we're about the same age. I'll try to attend the memorial.
Joanne Bluhm
April 29, 2010
Susan, I'm truly sorry to hear this sad news about George, but I'm glad I was able to see you both only a few months ago. I shall always remember him for the wonderful burgers he made for us when he worked at the OPCYC and his friendship with my parents, Jim and Lois Bluhm. George was a wonderful man and I know he'll be missed.
Wilford Hale
April 29, 2010
Susan,
Sorry and shocked after reading about George's passing while going through the Times-Herald over the internet. I have always considered George one of my best friends in Hampton and Williamsburg. Sorry I will be unable to come up to Virginia any time soon.
My wife, Jeannette, joins me in my sorrow in losing a good friend of many years. If there is anything we can do, please, please let us know.
I remain faithfully,
Boots Hale
April 29, 2010
Sue - Jimmy and I are so saddened by George's passing, and we just want to tell you we love you and are here if you need us. Please call us anytime, day or night. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Nancy Davis,Barhamsville, VA
Stephanie Montgomery
April 29, 2010
Susan ~
I am deeply saddened to learn that George has passed away. I have thought of you constantly and want to send you the warmest of hugs. If there is anything I can do for you, please ask. I know that I speak for all of your friends when I say that we love you very much and are here for you always.
April 28, 2010
Susan:
George was my friend since 1972 when we both were at Fort Monroe. Our paths crossed again when I retired from the Army and Alice and I settled in Williamsburg. I'll miss him and our chats about the good old days and all the folks at Monroe. He could always get a smile or a laugh out of me with his dry humor. He was truly one of the "good guys" and was taken from us much too soon. May God bless him, and may God bless and comfort you in your time of grief and loss. If Alice and I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to call on us.
Les Twiford
Darlene Lyons
April 28, 2010
Susan,
I am very sorry to hear of George's passing. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the comfort you need.
Darlene
Shelly Oliver
April 28, 2010
Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I will truely miss seeing and talking with George. His stories of his grand life have always brightened my life. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you comfort as time goes by. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.
Shelly Oliver
Ken Houtz Chevrolet
Beth Harris(Fetters)
April 28, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Edna Whittemore
April 28, 2010
I was sorry to read in this mornings paper that George had passed away. I met him many years ago when he ran the boat house at Ft. Monroe before it burned down. My sympathies to the family. George was a nice person, and will be missed by many.
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