Chief Master Sgt. Retired George Cameron

God called our loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to rest. George M. Cameron, born on January 4, 1932, in Newport News, VA entered eternal rest on October 23, 2025, in York County, Virginia.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary Cameron; his loving wife, Mildred Eason Cameron; his son and daughter-in law, George, Jr. and Hattie Cameron; his sister, Flora May Canty; his brother, Samuel Cameron, Jr; several brothers-in-law, James, Charles, and Lloyd Eason, Norman Taylor, and John Thompson and four sisters-in-law, Helen Taylor, Josie Thompson, Elaine Eason, and Hazel Eason.
George is survived by and will be deeply missed by two daughters, Andrea C. Turner and L. Anita Swinton; two sons-in law, DeWitt Turner and Derius Swinton; eight grandchildren, Carleen Cameron, George Cameron III, Nikki S. White (Darrell), Shavonne Cameron, Derius Swinton II (Hillary), Dea Turner, Deanna Gosby (Jaron), and Damien Cameron (Courtney); nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Elizabeth Dixie. He also leaves several beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
George, a graduate of the Huntington High School Class of 1950, was a football and track star. It was there that he found the love of his life, Mildred Eason, and was married to her for over fifty-six (56) years. After graduating from high school, George enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably for twenty-two (22) years. While serving in the miliary, he earned an associate degree in business. In 1972 he retired as a chief master sergeant while stationed at Langley Air Force Base. He was a loyal, dedicated, and proud veteran. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the Newport News Shipyard and later for the Newport News Public School System.
A man of faith, George loved the Lord and woke up each day thanking Him for a new day, He was a devoted member of Gethsemane Baptist Church for thirty-nine (39) years. Whenever he attended services, he loved the preaching of his pastor, Bishop Dwight Riddick, and the singing of the choirs.
George leaves a legacy of compassion, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for his family. For those who knew him he will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit, his words of encouragement, his politeness, his love of reading, and his coordinated outfits and hats. Although George's physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his love and spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us.
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The family of Chief Master Sgt, Retired George Cameron has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home.
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