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Savannah - George Russell "Chip" Meinert George Russell "Chip" Meinert, 54, passed away August 31, 2019, surrounded by family. He was a native of Savannah, GA and a graduate of the American Marine Institute in Daytona, FL. He was a dedicated marine mechanic and long-time employee at Marine Max, formerly Sea Ray of Savannah.
Chip was deeply devoted to his family. A loving husband and father to his children, a wonderful brother and son, and irreplaceable friend to so very many. He is greatly missed. Surviving are his wife, Mary Newton Meinert, daughter, Chloe Louise Meinert, son, Jefferson McKinley "Mac" Meinert, daughter, Olivia Neville Meinert, his sister, Traci Meinert James, nephews Nicholas James, Zachary Duclos and niece, Elizabeth Ann Duclos.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Russell Meinert, father, George Henry Meinert, sister, Karen Meinert Duclos, and infant son Samuel Newton Meinert. Chip loved his family and friends and shared with them his passion for boating and fishing in the salt water creeks of the low country.
Please remember Chip in a special prayer of thanksgiving for a life well lived and Glory well deserved.
A private service was held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
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Traci,Lisa, Chloe,Mac,Olivia, and Nicholas, We are all so saddened by your loss. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Chip was a true family man, so cherish those wonderful memories!!
karen blakewood
October 4, 2019
We were so sorry to hear about Chip's passing. We lived down the road on Talahi Island and went to school With Tracy and Chip. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Meinert Family. May God surround you all with His comforting arms and give you peace.
The Siebert Family
September 11, 2019
Tracy, I am so saddened by this news! My love and prayers to you and his family at this time. May you find comfort in your memories! We had some great ones at Elija Clark State Park! Love ya, Stacey Mills Mcpipkin
September 10, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 9, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Chips passing. Such a nice person. Prayers to the family.
Kathy Hoover
September 9, 2019
My heart,thoughts,and prayers, go out to Chip's family. I was lucky enough to have Chip as a dear friend. His kindness will forever be in my heart.
Sincerely, Kathy jo Bowden
Kathyjo Bowden
September 8, 2019
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