Kenneth Clifton George

Kenneth Clifton George 77 of Dover, Delaware.
Kenny was born February 28, 1948. He is the only child of his adoptive parents Dorothy and Earl George he grew up on Flemmings Landing Road on the border of Townsend and Smyrna Delaware. He graduated from John Bassett Moore High School in Smyrna. 1967 was an exciting time in Kenny's life. He graduated high school was drafted in the United States Army and married Rose Mary Davis.
Kenny was a Vietnam veteran and POW. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. During his time in Vietnam, Kenny earned many accolades and suffered many hardships, while deployed he was injured saving his Soldiers from their tent when it was struck by a mortar round. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star, Meritorious Unit Citation, Driver and Mechanics Bar with T and W Bars, Republic of Vietnam Gallanry Cross Unit Citation with Palm Device.
Kenny retired from Formosa Plastics in Delaware City, DE. He was employed from 1970 to 2012. He worked in waste water treatment and then the maintenance department.
Kenny was a jack of all trades but a master of none. He worked on electric, plumbing, raised houses, fixed campers and repaired vehicles. He loved partying with his family at the K.R.S., eating crabs, Rolling Rock beer and making his 10 Alarm Fire Chili. The Man, the Myth, the Legend! (Meghan).
Kenny is survived by his wife, Rose George and his four children Dee Tippett (Steve), Earl George (Jamie), Meghan George (Brandon), and Cyndi George. Of his 13 biological brothers and sisters he is survived by his brother Joe, Ronnie and sisters Lillian, Edie and Kay (Dennis). In addition Kenny has 10 grandchildren Joseph Murphy (Kristin), Amanda Dusenberry (Remy), Charlie Murphy (Brianna), Joey Graham, Kenny George (Liv), David George, Dhanni Buckson, Jursie Thorpe, Jacen George, and Callie George. Four great grandchildren Christian, Matthew, Ryan, Faith, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10 to 11 AM in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main Street in Smyrna. Memorial services will begin at 11 AM. Burial will be privately held.