George Stanfill

1929 - 2024

George Stanfill, age 94, of Covington, LA and Violet, LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Gayle Desselles (Wayne) and Peter Stanfill (Trisha); grandchildren Amy Desselles Yager, Jacob Desselles, Evan Stanfill and Cameron Stanfill. He is also survived by his brother Dennis Stanfill, as well as cousins and life-long friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Olga Ormond Stanfill, and parents Sam Broome Stanfill and Hattie Carothers Stanfill. George was born in a log cabin on a hill by the Duck River in Centerville, TN on July 26, 1929. He grew up an avid reader, loving the outdoors, & playing football, basketball & baseball. George attended Maryville College in eastern Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But before graduating, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Marines Corps as an officer in the Korean War, during which he was wounded, and received the Purple Heart. After his recovery and honorable discharge, George returned to graduate from Maryville College. One of George's post-war jobs brought him to Louisiana, where he met Olga Ormond of New Orleans. They married after a brief courtship on November 23, 1957. George then began a lifelong career as an Educator, beginning with 5th graders at Covington Elementary. He earned a Master's in Education from UNO after he and his new family moved to Violet, LA, where George taught Social Studies/History/Civics at St. Bernard High School for almost 30 years, making an impact on several generations of young folks in St. Bernard Parish. Many of his students fondly remember Mr. Stanfill & the many different activities he got them involved in, such as the Weekly News Quiz, & Local/Regional/State Social Studies Fairs, to enhance their learning. George treated everyone with respect and was a kind southern gentleman throughout his whole life. He always knew the right things to say to folks to make them feel valued. An avid sports fan, George loved to pull for the Saints and LSU in Football. He coached youth basketball, and also enjoyed teaching the art of fly fishing. He was a fisherman from his early Tennessee days of freshwater and creek fishing to inland saltwater fishing in lower St. Bernard later in life. Golf was another source of pleasure, especially on Brathwaite Golf course and the N.O. City Park courses. He loved dogs, especially small dogs that reminded him of one of his favorites, "Gnat". He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His family wishes to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff at Restoration/Sage Lakes assisted living of Covington, and at Traditions Hospice, for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. George Stanfill may be made to: The Nature Conservancy (Louisiana) https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/louisiana/ or the NorthShore Humane Society https://www.northshorehumane.org/. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington LA 70433 on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be held privately. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Stanfill family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.