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George St. John Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 5 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Vinton Friday, July 30, 2010, with the Rev. Ronald Sumption officiating. A Flag Presentation will be conducted by Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 of Vinton. Friends may register at service time.
George was born May 23, 1963, in Marengo and from age of seven was raised by his foster mother, Linda Radcliffe. He graduated from Vinton's Washington High School in 1982. George served his nation in the US Army from 1985 to 1989, with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He married Valerie Leach and they were later divorced.
He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his step-son, Christopher (Kim) Leach of North Carolina and their children; his sister, Angie (Brad) Mullenix of Vinton; his brother, Joe Radcliffe of Vinton; foster sister, Christina Ellwood of Vinton; six nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his foster mother, Linda Radcliffe May 25, 2010.
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Kristi Rice-Balden
August 23, 2010
To George's Friends and Family,
The George I knew so many years ago was a kind-hearted soul and a loyal friend. I don't have any words to comfort your grief, I'm just so sorry you're having to deal with this terrible loss. I will keep George, and all who loved him, in my prayers.
Y. Sims
August 10, 2010
Mr. St.John was blessed to have family and friends to stick with him to the end.
May we all be comforted in the words of the Psalmist"For if my mother and my father should leave me,you(God) would welcome and comfort me...Psalm 27:10
thelma burroughs
July 28, 2010
im sorry about the death of my brother george st john im his oldest sister thelma burroughs his brothers is sorry to john and harry st john
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