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CAMERON, 88
LAKE ALFRED - George W. Cameron, 88, a resident of Lake Alfred Florida passed away quietly in his sleep on July 31, 2011 at Winter Haven Hospital from complications of dementia.
He was born in Southampton, NY on May 13, 1923. He was a member of American Legion Post 8 in Winter Haven, and a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was a star pitcher at Lawrence High School in New York, but his tryouts for the Brooklyn Dodgers were interrupted by his military enlistment. He served in the US Navy during WWII for 54 months in Europe and the Pacific. After the war, while working as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds for School District 15 in Lawrence, NY, he was a college basketball referee and a baseball umpire.
Grandpa George is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Dorothy, brother Ronald Cameron Barbara , stepsons Richard Zarza Karen , Ronald Zarza Debra , stepdaughter Nancy Z. Daley Russ , three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10AM to 12 PM at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. Graveside services will be 2 30 PM Thursday at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the American Legion Post #8 in Winter Haven. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.
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for George Cameron
Paul Miskovitz
July 27, 2025
A great leader and advisor. We all miss him. Explorer Post 76, Inwood, nY
Paul Miskovitz
July 27, 2024
Still in our hearts. Watching him referee basketball games into the night, letting us swim at Hewlett High School where he was a lifeguard. Taking us winter camping at Schroon Lake in February with 3 feet of snow on the ground. Employing us in the summers to clean and paint the school buildings and outdoor facilities. 3 of the people he mentored in their teens from Explorer Post 76 have become physicians. Numerous others have gone on to stellar careers.
Paul Miskovitz
July 27, 2022
Still think of you and the advice you gave all of us teenagers back in the 1960's. A true friend, leader and advisor. --Paul
Paul Miskovitz MD
December 7, 2021
George will be remembered by many as the founder and leader of Explorer Post 76 BSA in Inwood, NY in the 1960's. A leader and mentor to all!
Kelly & Darren Compton
August 3, 2011
I will always remember George, as he was good friends with my parents, Gail & Bill Steuhl. I enjoyed visits with him in New York, at Woodloch, and on family vacations where he enlighted us always, in Hilton Head, SC. I am glad my husband Darren was able to meet him -- he certainly made us all laugh. Dottie, I am sorry for your loss, George was a good man. Take care of yourself.
Carol & Scooter Wadley
August 3, 2011
Condolences to you and your family. George was a great guy and will be missed. Scooter and Carol Wadley
August 2, 2011
Sorry to hear about George. Will miss seeing him on Tues nites, along with his bowling tips. Michael & Jan Vendetti
Tracy & Ray Garcia
August 2, 2011
Condolences to your family at this sad time. May God bless you and keep you all always.
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