George Hathaway Jr.

George N. Hathaway CHESAPEAKE - George Nathaniel Hathaway Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. He was born in Norfolk County to the late George Nathaniel and Annye Bell Hathaway. George was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired from supervisor of Shipbuilding in Newport News after 35 years of service and had also worked for Holmes Brothers Enterprises and Twiford Funeral Home. George was an active member of the Hickory United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Hickory Ruritan Club, a 50-year member of the Great Bridge Masonic Lodge No. 257, and a member of the Shrine and Khedive Temple. George was a former member of the Chesapeake Planning Commission. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 58 years, Anne B. Hathaway; sons, Barry Hathaway (Jackie) of Chesapeake and Jeffery Hathaway (Caryn) of Manteo, N.C.; five grandchildren, Allison and Marc of Chesapeake, Kevin, Courtney and Mabel of Manteo, N.C.; and a nephew, Carl Hanbury (Dorcas). George was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth H. Hanbury and a brother, Mark Lee Hathaway. The family will receive friends Friday at 7 until 8:30 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, Chesapeake. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Mercer officiating. A reception will immediately follow at Hickory United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hickory Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Frank Austin, 621 Hollygate Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The family would like to thank all the caregivers for the special care given to George during his illness. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.