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1936
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2015
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Leonard George Obituary
The funeral service will be held Friday, August 14, 2015 at 3 p.m. at First Church of Columbia Furnace. Pastors Brian Duncan and Randy Whetzel will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. George was born February 13, 1936 in Columbia Furnace, son of the late Leonard Jacob George and Gertrude Hollar George.
He was a trustee of Columbia Furnace Union Church for 47 years, he was one of the founding members of the First Church of Columbia Furnace.
He worked for Shenandoah Valley Electric Coop for 42 years without a loss time accident. He retired in 1998 to the farm where he was born and raised.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Keith Leonard George and Kent Robert George; and sister, Betty Jean Coffman.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Eastep George; two sons, Kurt and his wife, Linda, of Edinburg, Kevin and companion, Jamee Hall, of Front Royal; daughter-in-law, Linda George (Kent) of Edinburg; sister, Rebecca Lee (Polly) McClanahan and husband, Howard (Peanut), of Woodstock; three grandsons, C.L. George, John George and Kevin Lee George; three granddaughters, Sarah Seal, Mandy Waybright and Gwyneth George; a great grandson, Gunner Waybright; and four great granddaughters, Katherine George, Hailey Waybright, Lainey George and Aaliyah George.
Pallbearers will be Tony George, Michael Clem, Eric Adams, Alfred Day, Scott Stickley, and Darrin Toby Markley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Borden and Bobby Irwin Sr.
The family will receive friends Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at First Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Columbia Furnace Cemetery Fund, c/o Kay Day, 707 Johnstown Road, Edinburg, VA 22824.
Online condolences may be left at www.dellingerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard George
Vernon, deedee. James Poole
September 9, 2015
We just heard of your loss today and we send our blessings to you and your family
Nancy Shipp
August 19, 2015
Janet and entire family. You have my deepest sympathy. I just found out today. Love and God Bless all of you.
steve Grim
August 18, 2015
Kurt, Sorry to hear of your dad"s passing.
wes dellinger
August 16, 2015
Sorry for tour lost. Prayers to your family. Wes and Rhonda Dellinger
Larry Helsley
August 16, 2015
I was sorry to read of Alvin's passing. I enjoyed working with him while I was with SVEC.
God be with you.
John and Tessie Lam & Sons
August 15, 2015
Kurt and Family:
May your memories provide you comfort during this time of sorrow.
August 14, 2015
Mrs.George and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. John and Kay Lupton
Charlie and Sharon Snyder
August 14, 2015
Janet and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, "Uncle" Al was A Good Christian person, so kind and loving. Missed you all so much when we left from there. Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. He is in God's hands and at peace.
Jerry Richman
August 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of Uncle Alvin's passing. He is with the Lord now and will not suffer. Prayers to Aunt Janet and family.
john racey
August 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Helsley Hendricks Robinson
August 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss but our loss is GODS gain. My heart is with you and your family now. God be with you all thru yet another hard time.
Eddie Sherman
August 13, 2015
Sorry about your loss. My prayers are with the family
Katty Neff
August 13, 2015
Janet and family: I was so sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. He was such a wonderful man. I loved his smile and twinkling blue eyes. He will be missed by so many, many people. All my best to all of you. Keep those good memories in your heart.
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