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Dannie Ellis George, 81, was born March 24, 1935 at West Shady Grove community and died on November 14, 2016. He was a resident of Jacksonville, Texas.
He was the elder son of Fred H. George and Grace Virginia Ezell George, both of whom preceded him in death. Dan was married to the former Marilyn Singley of Tyler,Texas for 59 years.
Dan attended New Hope School and graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1953. He was a
Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University in 1957 with a B.S. Degree and
completed a Master's Degree from the University of North Dakota in 1972. He also completed
extensive Graduate studies in History at the American University in Washington D.C. and in
Business Administration at Northwestern Louisiana University in Natchitoches.
Dan received a Regular Army Commission from Texas A&M and served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. While in the Army,
he attended several military schools and had assignments in Germany, Ft. Bragg,
N.C., Fort Benning, Ga., North Dakota, South Korea, two years in Vietnam, and Ft. Polk. Col.
George served numerous staff assignments and commanded infantry units at Platoon and
Company levels and served as Acting Battalion Commander and Task Force Commander in
combat.
Col. George received several awards which included the Silver Star, Distinguished
Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, three awards of the Air Medal (one for
Valor), and two Army Commendation Medals (one for Valor) and the Combat Infantry Badge.
After military retirement, Dan owned Niche-in-Time Antiques in Anacoco.
Dan was active in community activities as a member and President of the Tourism Commission of the Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce. He owned D&E Industrial Supply in Shreveport.
After retiring to the Jacksonville area, he was a member and Director of the Jacksonville Kiwanis
Club. He served as a Director and as President of the Board for Craft-Turney Water Supply
Corporation. He was a member of Pierce's Chapel Methodist Church and served as Lay Leader
for several years.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; two sons-in- law, a grandson-in- law, a nephew and an
infant grandson.
Dan is survived by his wife and four daughters who were the loves of his life. Daughters are
Debra Richards of Jacksonville, Denise and husband Chuck Sanders of Plain Dealing,
Diane McSwain of Jacksonville and Dina George of Lindale, Texas. He is survived by his brother,
Freddie, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law, Merle and Dana Nelson of Wylie, Texas and Ronny and Sara Singley of Tyler; a
niece and two nephews, their spouses and children.
Serving as pallbearers are Hank Richards, Joshua McSwain, Ian Anderson, Trevor Higgins,
Chuck Sanders, and Rich Bridges. Honorary pallbearers are his 1957 Texas A&M Spider "D"
classmates: Jim Thompson, Gene Wismer, Jim Leissner, Don Lenert, Winfred Hogan, Larry
Cahill, and Bun McIntosh.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or the March of
Dimes.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville. He will be laid to rest at West Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will begin on Friday, November 18, 2016 and friends are cordially invited to visit with
Dan's family from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Dannie Ellis George our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dan. And to Dan it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. Dan, we commend you for your honorable service and your distinguished combat record. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dan's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 18, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
November 17, 2016
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