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LANCASTER: Edward George, 80, of Lancaster passed away November 5, 2012 at the Pickering House. Edward was born on June 18, 1932 in Lancaster to the late James C. George and Myrtle (Canter) Eslinger. Ed was a retired mold maker from Anchor Hocking with 43 ½ years of service. After retirement, he worked for Kitchen Collection and Slaters Hardware and was a Realtor in Lancaster. Ed was a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. He loved life to the fullest. His greatest joy was loving the Lord, his family and his work. He will be greatly missed.
Ed leaves behind his loving and devoted Wife of 62 years, Norma (Hockman) George of Lancaster; Son, James (Susan) George of Lancaster; Daughter, Debbie (Richard) Hoelscher of Lancaster; Five Grandchildren, James (Lucie) George, Faith (Joseph) McGuire, Matthew (Becca) George, Sarah (Bryan) Hartman, and Jordan Lott; Seven Great-Grandchildren, Chandler Donahey, Carter Donahey, Jada Lott, Madison Holley, Bentley McMaster, Peyton McMaster, and David McGuire; Two Sisters, Dorothy Shriner and Beatrice Stafford; Half-Sister, JoAnn Kern; Best Friends, Jeff and Jean Kemerer; along with several Nieces and Nephews. Edward is preceded in death by his Parents; Two Grandchildren, Zachary Hoelscher and David Hoelscher; Brothers, Donald George and James Clarence George.
The family would like to thank Fairhope Hospice and the Pickering House for their excellent care Ed during his illness.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, 115 W. Fifth Avenue with Rev. Dave Tingler and Rev. Brad Seevers officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at a later date with a private service for the family in Amanda Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ or Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care. To send an online condolence and sign the guestbook, please visit www.sheridanfuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward George
Kathy Kellenbarger
November 12, 2012
DEBBIE, DICK, SUSAN AND JIM
YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
November 12, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy. Ed was a very special person and we have a lot of fond memories with all of you during our earlier years. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jean Cochran and Lana (Cochran) Fisher.
Larry/ Bonnie
November 10, 2012
Jim, Susan and family....our condolences....remember to celebrate the good times.
Mike Kilbarger
November 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Cheryl & PJ Sheridan
November 9, 2012
Debbie, Faith and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Chuck and Pam Neighbor
November 8, 2012
Jim,Susan and Family our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you.
November 8, 2012
Jim,Susan and family, Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you.
Carolyn Childers
November 7, 2012
So sorry to here about Ed's passing. I really enjoyed working with him at Kitchen Collection. He was a sweet and gentle man who loved his family and was always so happy. My condolences to Norma and all his family.
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