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George Gwaltney Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - George Thomas Gwaltney, Jr., 96, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. Jr. worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for 45 years. He loved to fish and tinker in the garage. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; his children, Joyce, Gerald, and George, III; and his brother, J. Kenneth. He leaves behind four grandsons: Billy, Eric, Wayne, and Chris. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 5, 2016.

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Bob Burns

June 6, 2016

Junior and I worked together on NIGHT SHIFT for many years. His knowledge of SHIPBUILDING and leading a group of SHIPBUILDERS to execute the turnovers was FIRST CLASS. Junior knew what and when to do it. I remember his reminisce of fishing stories with his GRANDFATHER on the HISTORIC JAMES. When we had SHIPYARD parties at the CHAMBERLAIN Junior and Gloria were always on the dance floor and could cut a rug. As they danced Junior was always WHISTLING the song being played to his beloved Gloria. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. R.I.P.
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Nancy Johnson

June 5, 2016

My husband, Ted, spent many happy hours with Junior, either fishing or just talking in his garage/ den . He was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Now he is back with Gloria. Love to the family.

lindsey gaskins

June 5, 2016

Love and miss you gaga!

Laurie Gaskins

June 5, 2016

Gone but never forgotten. We will miss you and have an empty spot in our hearts. Give Nana a great big hug and squeeze from us all. Go rest high on that mountain now. Laurie, Lindsey, Lacey, Bryce, Jacoby and Lillie

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