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George Zevgolis Obituary
Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Stephen P. and Nancy Pate Zevgolis, and was preceded in death by a sister, Toni Gladwell. "The Governor," as he was referred to by his friends, was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church, and a former member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG).
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Melissa J. Zevgolis; his children, Angelique Michelle Zevgolis of Colonial Heights and Caleb Mitchell Cox of Chesterfield; five brothers, Gene Zevgolis and wife, Michelle, Paul Zevgolis, Ricky Zevgolis, Alan Zevgolis and wife, Brenda, and Rodney Zevgolis and wife, Kathy; a sister, Kiki Herin and husband, Paul; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his two companions, Smudge and Bart.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, in Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 7110 Woodpecker Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838, with the Revs. Sylvester and Beverly Bullock officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Greenwood Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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for George Zevgolis
DAYTONA 1991
GEORGE FICKETT
May 4, 2020
George and I went to Daytona many times !
Jan Tavel-Bennett
May 16, 2011
Just heard, we lost another amazing man! George was a good man with many friends and never met a stranger. I will always remember his beautiful smile and words of encouragment. We shared some great memories! Praying his family will find comfort and peace in their wonderful memories. Will always remember that beautiful smile as the sun shines down on us! Ride free ole friend, until we meet again!
Brenda Johnson
May 16, 2011
Melissa,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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May 15, 2011
Melissa ~ Just heard of George's passing and am so sorry. Will miss seeing him working on the house across the street and especially his smile :)
Lori and Rudy Tipton (Colonial Heights)
Ed and Cindy Seiter
May 14, 2011
We were saddened to hear about George's passing.He was a fun and great guy. We looked forward to seeing the Boys from Virginia come to Syracuse for to visit.The Valley Desperado's family will miss his stories. Ride on George
May 13, 2011
Melissa, so sorry to hear about George. Cynthia contacted me. So glad we got to spend time with him and all the family, last summer when we came to Va. He was a great guy and will be remembered. My prayers are with you and family on your loss. Ann Carter Strock, Hope Mills, N.C.
Robert Sculthorpe
May 13, 2011
I was saddened to hear of George's passing. He will be missed. God Bless.
Dennis Parnell
May 13, 2011
To the best neighbor a guy could have, on Clingman Street. You will be missed. God Bless.
Jeff Sweeney
May 13, 2011
Godspeed George.....
Sara Cassell
May 13, 2011
I am the youngest child of Al and Mo Wrightsman and I have great memories of George when I was growing up. I always looked forward to the summertime and Syracuse Mile and having the "southern boys" come up and visit.
Michelle Zevgolis
May 13, 2011
I just want to say, that George left a lasting impression with me. The few times I got to see him at family functions, and the few times we talked over the phone when he'd call my husband Gene, was truly a blessing. He lifted me up emotionally- he always praised our kids, and it saddens me that he has left us. I pray God will bring comfort and healing to his family.
Teresa Waugh
May 13, 2011
Melissa, john & i are truly sorry to hear abut George i knew him my whole life & he was a wonderful person we had alot of good times & he always made us smile if you need to talk or need any thing i'm just down the street. much love to you & all the family !
Al & Mo Wrightsman
May 13, 2011
Melissa, We were shocked and saddened with the news of George's passing. We have fond memories of him when he came to Syracuse for the Syracuse Mile motorcycle race. We remained in touch with him as we traded stories of our kids and families. He will be missed by the Desperado Family as many friends he had here.
Terri Beasley
May 13, 2011
George I remember like it was today when I took you to the ER with your first attack..... My prayers to you and your whole family... Heaven is a great place, until we meet again....
Angela Gibbs
May 13, 2011
Melissa, I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. He will be truly missed by so many people. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Virginia & Scott Edmiston
May 12, 2011
Thinking of you, Melissa. We will be praying for you.
Melissa Lara
May 12, 2011
May god give you and your family strength.My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Wells
May 12, 2011
Ride on, George... Ride on... I will never forget all of the good times!!!
Sharon Ross
May 12, 2011
My heart was so saddened to hear of George's passing. He was such a great friend to me for almost as long as I can remember. From the bowling alley to the long talks, he will always be remembered by not only me but my entire family. May God Bless and keep his family during this difficult time. Sharon Ross Ruff and Family.
Lori McCoin Jones
May 12, 2011
George was one of the first people I met in Virginia and he was absolutely wonderful to me.
Benny Taylor
May 12, 2011
R.I.P. MY FRIEND I'll always remember the good times!!!!!!!
"Buddy" Mabe
May 12, 2011
I'm truly sorry to receive this sad news about George. May God continue to bless and look after your family.
Susan & Eugene Medwid
May 12, 2011
How shocking it has been to learn of George's passing. Our family has known the Zevgolis family for what seems like forever, and each family has endured so very much...I send at this time to both the Zevgolis family; as well as George's wife Melissa a prayer and "HUG" may you find some peace during such a sad time.
Terri Abrahamian
May 12, 2011
For those of us who were honored enough to have had George touch our lives; we will forever be grateful for being a part of his. He may be gone in body but his spirit will remain in our hearts FOREVER! With deepest sympathy to those he left behind.
MARK BOWLES
May 12, 2011
TO THE ENTIRE ZEVGOLIS FAMILY,GEORGE AND I RAN HARD TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS.WE ENJOYED THE LIFE AND TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.WE WERE ALLWAYS PULLING PRANKS ON EACH OTHER OR PLANNING PRANKS ON OTHERS.ALL IN FUN.NEVER HAD A CROSS WORD WITH EACH OTHER.ALLWAYS HAD AN EAR FOR EACH OTHERS PROBLEMS.THE ONE THING I REMEMBER THOUGH IS HIS ABILITY TO MAKE FRIENDS NO MATTER HOW YOUNG OR OLD THEY WERE.HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND LIKE A BROTHER AND WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
RIDE HARD MARK BOWLES AND FAMILY
steve phillips
May 12, 2011
i am so sorry to here about george, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
John/Annie Graves
May 12, 2011
If we never meet again
This side of Heaven
If I never see your smiling face
I wonder will you pray for me
Just like one Christian for another
You pray for me and I'll pray for you
And we'll share each other burden
The way good Christians alt to do
For there is a land up yonder
We'll rise up in days like these
There we'll meet in Glory
And I hope to meet you there
I can almost see the pearly gates
I can almost see the angels
In the air I hear the angels sing
And they are singing for you and me.
God Bless and protect from John and Annie Graves
Keith Wagner
May 11, 2011
Ricky & the entire Zevgolis family: My prayers are with you all during your loss, George was a great man and will be missed, he was always a friendly happy go guy when I would see him and talk with him and always encouraging when it came to the game of bowling. Again my prayers are with you all.
May 11, 2011
My deepest sympathy to your family. George was a very easy going kind person. Traits hard to find these days.
Ray Collins
Frank & Judy Ellington
May 11, 2011
Our old Panheads and Judy's shovel ,our old friendship and great memories for over 30 years, you will be missed friend.Frank & Judy Ellington
Billy Tomlin
May 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.George was a wonderful person and friend to all that knew him.He will be greatly missed.
Joe Waldron
May 11, 2011
Thousands of miles riding together on our Harleys, enjoying every minute. George was the Best Man at my wedding and my Best Friend forever. I will miss you always. Enjoy your forever ride!
Love ya man!
Joe
May 11, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with you ricky and your entire family at this time"Rosemary and Charlie Bryant and family (richmond Va)
rosemary bryant
May 11, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with you ricky and your entire family at this time"Rosemary and Charlie Bryant and family (richmond Va)
Ramona Ray
May 11, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about George. My prayer are with his family.
Terri Martin
May 11, 2011
My Thoughts and Prays are truly with the Zevgolis Family. George was such a wonderful person and I thought alot of him. He was alway so nice and fun to be around. He will be missed greatly.
Janet Whorley
May 11, 2011
May God comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.
Dell Staton
May 11, 2011
George and I were extremely close and my memories with him were always about our fondness of love for motorcycles and how truely blessed we are to have beautiful women on our side( who just happen to be cousins)! There was nothing but great times with us and cant even recollect even one single dispute between us about anything!!! He was great in every way and I can search the world over and not find another any where even close to the genuine friend and family member he was to me!! I love you my brother and THANK YOU for your friendship!!!!
God rest His soul so that I may see him again on the other side!!!!
Brandy Ferguson
May 11, 2011
George was a very close friend of the family and we will miss his words of wisdom! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Donna Whittington-Staton
May 11, 2011
George and I met at Oaklawn Bowl and little did I know that one day he would meet my dear cousin Melissa and marry her. What a double luck for us! Friend then family. Never once did I see George that he wasn't smiling and laughing. Up in Heaven I bet he is introducing alot of people to all of his talents and telling them "It's a good thing" his famous last quote! :) We will miss George and my thoughts and prayers are with his whole family, including ours. Love,
Paul Zevgolis
May 11, 2011
To George's family,
We are sorry to hear about George. He was a good guy and our father always spoke highly of him. I think they had some kind of bond -- perhaps because they shared the same name or were in some ways kindred spirits. I remember at one of the Zevgolis family reunions (the one where Alan gave a bike ride to my daughter), Dad and George sat talking the entire time, obviously enjoying themselves. It's a good memory we will keep of them both.
With deepest sympathy,
Paul and Kaori Zevgolis
Dennis & Donna Parnell
May 11, 2011
George was one of the best neighbors we have had...always a in a pleasant mood and full of life. So very sorry for your loss and as we are sorry to lose such a good friend.
With Sincere Sympathy, Dennis and Donna Parnell and sons
Holly McDonald Hash
May 11, 2011
I am so very sorry to read this. My family was at the lanes all the time years ago and I know my mother was very close with George. Prayers and thoughts go out to all of his family and many friends.
Ellen Basham
May 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. George will greatly be missed and I will truly miss his wonderful voice.
Juanita Mane
May 11, 2011
George will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Even though I did not see him often, he will always be a Buddy from my past. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Nita (Boom-Boom)
Nancy & Rye Curtis
May 11, 2011
George was our family, friend and a great all around guy, he will truly be missed...George was a good man, he was a said what he meant and meant what he said kind of man...Love you George!
Roxanna Harrison
May 11, 2011
Melissa I am so sorry to hear about George. He was truly a good person. He always made me laugh and feel like a part of the family. He will surely be missed, but we know to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord and what greater place is there. I pray that God will comfort you in the days to come.
George Fickett
May 11, 2011
George was a great friend. We spent many years going to Daytona Bike Week together. He was a great father and husband. He will be missed by all that knew him. Ride on George!
LORIE ANN LYTHGOE
May 11, 2011
GEORGE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN WITH A VERY BIG HEART. I LOVED TO HEAR HIM SING. I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND
Susan Zevgolis Condon
May 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our deepest sympathies. Susan, Marty and Ari
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Rev. Tammy Hayes
May 10, 2011
George was loved by the Thursday morning mini league! My mom, Muriel Rathien was on that league. George was a true man of God and did'nt hesitate to let you know how God changed his life! Ride on those streets of gold, my brother!
Whirley Gaulding
May 10, 2011
George was an awesome man and will be missed by many. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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