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George was preceded in death by his wife, Sheryl Shea.
He is survived by his son, Michael Shea of Cottage Grove, Minn.; his daughter, Patricia M. Shea – Edgell and her husband Stanton of Jacksonville; his brother Charles Michael Shea of Winsted, Conn.; his sister Maureen Roy of Windsor, Conn.; and grandchildren, Sydney Shea, Logan Shea, Camryn Shea, Mason Shea, Aaron Edgell and Laura Edgell.
Visitation for George will be held at Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville on Monday, March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville at 1 p.m. with Pastor Thurman of Pine Valley UMC officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Coastal Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at JDNews.com.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
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Craig/Grace Cox
March 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy To your family.SgtMaj Shea was a great Marine.
Peter & Laurie Kolosky
March 12, 2013
Our condolences with deepest sympathy.
Janet Barnett
March 11, 2013
Memories are forever, we had some wonderful times. love you guys. Janet
Kevin Jenkins
March 11, 2013
Mike,glad I was able see you Sunday. I admired your father very much.When I saw him three years ago it meant alot.We were able to talk a few and I could see it meant something to your father . It meant alot more to me. It was an honor to have served with your and I am a better man for have knowing him
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March 11, 2013
Patti and Mike,we are sorry for your loss. may God be with you and your family during these difficult days ahead. Your dad was a special person and will be missed.If you need us please call. Love to all, Joe, Jonathan, and Joanne Graham
Donna Russell
March 11, 2013
Prayers of peace and comfort to you and your family.
Connie Wyckoff
March 10, 2013
You were an awesome Sgt Major, one that I truly admired for your devotion to the Corps, and for your great sense of humor. God Bless to your family. Semper Fi!
Michelle Wiggins
March 10, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. ~ god bless you and your family during this difficult time
March 10, 2013
My deepest sympathies. I pray that you will feel the hands of God surround you with his everlasting love during this time of grief.
Criss Allen, Jacksonville, NC
Frank & Ann Holliman
March 10, 2013
George will be missed by many of his trucking friends, my wife (Ann), myself and many others. He was always ready and willing to help anyone. You and your family will be in our prayers and one day we will see him again.
John Hannon
March 10, 2013
We will miss our neighbor dearly
We are sorry about your loss and your family is in our prayers
John&Yvonne Hannon
Merlene Anderson
March 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Hobby Trucker, Keep on Truckin
Stan Edgell
March 9, 2013
Semper Fidelis
Stan Edgell
March 9, 2013
George and Sheryl
Stan Edgell
March 9, 2013
George and his Toy
Stan Edgell
March 9, 2013
March 9, 2013
Patty, Fletcher and I are so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. Know that you and all your family are in our prayers. With love, Mary Lou and Fletcher Baker
Norm & Pam Edgell
March 8, 2013
Pam and I send our heartfelt condolences to all of George's family and friends. It was our pleasure to have known him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Norm & Pam Edgell
Jeff and Karen Malone
March 8, 2013
Jeff and I are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. Love you!
March 8, 2013
Will miss our neighbor and friend. Prayers to the family.
Marvin and Bonnie Powers
Mark & Pansy Thornton
March 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Love, Mark and Pansy Thornton
George with his Toy
Stan Edgell
March 8, 2013
George E Shea Jr. passed away on March 07, 2003, at the age of 66. He is preceeded in death by his wife Sheryl Shea. He is survived by his brother Charles M Shea, sister Maureen Roy, son Michael P Shea, daughter Patricia M Shea-Edgell and husband Stan, and six grand children.
Semper Fi Devil Dog, you will be missed.
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