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George Panos Obituary
December 9, 1937 - December 22, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia - Dr. George Panos, 85, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Charleston, South Carolina native, George was born to Demetrius and Melpomeni A. Panos on December 9, 1937. He graduated from College of Charleston before completing his Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina. While at College of Charleston, George lettered in tennis, sparking a lifelong love of the sport. He served honorably in both the Army and Army Reserve. George worked in education for decades, beginning as a high school teacher in South Carolina before eventually moving to Georgia to become a long-time college professor at Columbus State University. He also worked in private practice as a marriage and family counselor.
George was passionate about both tennis and education, and spent many years volunteering and advocating for both. He spent much of his retirement playing and officiating tennis matches, serving as both a junior tennis official as well as a Southeastern Conference collegiate tennis official, all while also playing competitively in Columbus' CORTA tennis league. He also volunteered his time at a local elementary school in addition to the HEAD START program.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Demetrius and Melpomeni Panos, and wife, Mary Elizabeth Badger Panos.
George is survived by his son, George Alexander Panos (Amy), and two grandchildren, Brett Nicholas Panos and John Thomas Panos, of Atlanta, Georgia; his brother, Nicholas (Teddie), of Suwanee, Georgia; and his sister, Dena, of Charleston, South Carolina.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Visitation will take place beginning at 10:00 AM with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CORTA, P.O. Box 8236, Columbus, Georgia 31908, or Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31907, with acknowledgment to Alex Panos, 985 Seaboard Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318.
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Pamela Farley
January 30, 2024
I was just thinking of Dr. Panos for some reason. I googled his name just to find of his homegoing. I was in his last graduating class at Columbus College. He was awesome and made a strong impact on me. My condenses
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Kim Woodward Lawson Porteous
September 14, 2023
I remember your kindness and wisdom always. I am so very grateful for all you shared and how you saw through the shortcomings and kept your focus on the best you saw in me. You were absolutely a gift to my life and world. Thank you!
Harriet Stephens, LTC Retired
January 31, 2023
Dr. Panos was a wonderful person and one of my favorite professors. He gave himself freely to listen and educate his students at Columbus College, now CSU; and I am very happy to have known him. I just learned of his passing and I want to give my sincere condolences to his son and his family. I also knew his wife, Mrs. Panos during my years at Columbus High School. May his son hold on to the precious memories
and know he had wonderful parents.
Gail Fowler
January 2, 2023
Dr Panos was one of my favorite professors. In fact, not knowing of his death, I quoted him today on my facebook page. He often said, "Most people would rather be right than be happy". A wise man.
Jasmin Coty
January 2, 2023
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Panos. My mother who read the obituary and lives in Germany remembered how I often spoke about Dr. Panos almost 40 years ago when he was my professor. He so inspired me with his passion and wisdom. I want to thank you for making such a difference in my life.
My heartfelt and deepest condolences to Dr. Panos family and loved ones.
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