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Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2011, at St. Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Victor Gournas officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
George leaves behind his loving wife, Judith "Judy" K. Gurley; stepson, Bryan Scott Gurley and wife Joy of Wilmington, NC; stepdaughter, Karen Gurley Etter and husband Mike of Effingham, IL; brothers, Robert Ward and wife Doris of Findley, OH and Ted Ward and wife Irene of San Diego, CA. He also leaves, to cherish his memory, his grandchildren, Jordan Gurley of Wilmington, NC, Julie Hibson and husband James of Gainesville, VA, Chris Etter of Effingham, IL, and Dan Willis and wife Jill of Edwardsville, IL; and a great- grandson, Aiden Willis.
Those wishing to offer words of hope and condolences may visit www.pollockbest.com.
Memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 1423 S. Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC 28562 or Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations is assisting the Wazeka Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Wazeka
March 12, 2011
Judy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know you are going to miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Sincerely,
Marty Priddy and Mike Barnum
Debbie Tisher
March 11, 2011
Dear Judy,
We are so sorry to hear that George passed away. May you feel the love of your family and friends at this time. Please know that we are praying for you.
Jim & Debbie Tisher
Atlanta, GA
Morgan McDaniel
March 7, 2011
Dear Judy --- Mac and I are very sorry for your loss. George was a good man and we know he had a very long and hard battle. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Please let us know if we can help you in any way! Our deepest sympathy --- GOD BLESS! Janet and Morgan McDaniel (New Bern, NC)
Sue Turnr-Boyles
March 6, 2011
Judy, our deepest sympathy.
Eva Haynes
March 5, 2011
Dear Judy, We are sorry for your loss.You are close in our hearts and prayers. Love you Eva and Shannon Haynes
Larry and Karen King
March 4, 2011
Judy, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love you!!!!! Karen and Larry King
Gail Smith
March 4, 2011
Dear Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss. George had a long battle and I know it was difficult for you both. Love you and wish there were something I could do to ease your pain, but I guess only time can do that.
Chris Kenney
March 4, 2011
Rest in peace George. Thank you for all of the words of encourgament to get me to join the Navy and hopefully one day be a Chief like you. Love ya, Chris
Barbara Pierce Bennett
March 4, 2011
Dear Judy,
I am sorry for your loss of your dear husband! I know how you loved him. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Dear
Friend, for courage these coming weeks. I am sorry that I won't be able to come to George's funeral as I am out of town until Apr. You are in my heart. I love you,
Barbara
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