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GEORGE ALEXANDER CARVER, III
Of Southdown in Great Falls, Virginia and Washington, D.C. died on January 18, 2014. Beloved son of George A. Carver, Jr. (deceased) and Ruth Hughes Carver, dedicated brother to David M. Carver, Christopher S. Carver, Douglas H.M. Carver, and Catherine Carver McCurrach, and adored uncle of eight nieces and nephews, he was born in Saigon, Vietnam on May 26, 1958. His birth marked his life, one full of exploration and adventure. A voracious bibliophile who loved language, the written word, and telling tales, he had turned his energies to writing in the last several years and found great joy and solace in being an writer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 10 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, Virginia 22066. The service will be followed by a celebration of his life at The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls, Virginia 22066. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in George's name be made to the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund established by the American Society of Journalists and Authors (http://www.asja.org/for-writers/weaf/weaf-donations.php).
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Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE CARVER
Lisa Webster
January 26, 2014
Dear Mrs. Carver: I am so sorry to hear about George. It has been such a long, long time since I have seen the family, but the warmth and comfort I found there, during the teenage years, will always stay with me. God bless you and your family.
Karen Seymour
January 23, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Carver family -
Dr. Christine Brooks
January 23, 2014
To George Carver's Family and Friends,
While George was a guest in my home for several months last year, I was privileged to get to know a very kind and generous individual. We shared the love of books and travel and George could captivate the room during discussions of both. He treasured the opportunity to get some time to write "his book" which I am hoping he completed. I am sure that it would be well worth reading.
George's chapters are finished but I will forever treasure the times we found time in our schedules to talk about a number of historical and current affairs. He will surely be missed by those of us who got to know him.
Rest in Peace.
Andrew Kassoff
January 23, 2014
Dear Ruth – Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have not seen George for decades, but this news left me with a profound sadness. I will always know and remember George from our shared youth. As you recall, many of those memories trend towards the epic. It sounds as though he found some peace the past few years, and it seems his family was largely the source of that. Well done. Love to you, David, Christopher, Douglas and Be-Rock.
Rebecca McClanahan
January 23, 2014
George was a warm, friendly, and lively participant in my summer writing workshops at Gettysburg College and Kenyon College. I will miss his energy and his smile. I extend my deep sympathy to his family and close friends.
Donna Murphy Richardson
January 23, 2014
Prayers to the family. We will see him on the other side.
January 23, 2014
May you rely on Almighty God and the bible at this time for he will strength you and comfort you during this difficult time.
January 22, 2014
I'm so very sorry. Another bright star now lights the sky.
Love and healing thoughts to all,
Lorraine Pullen James
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Rich Rosenzweig
January 22, 2014
We want to offer our deepest condolences to
George's family. He will be missed. Some of our best times in Washington were spent with George at Cashion's. We will remember them.
Rest in peace.
Rich Rosenzweig and Sarah Wade
Jackie Taylor
January 22, 2014
So very sorry to learn of your loss, Ruth. I will join your other friends in honoring George through a donation in his name to the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund, a worthy cause. (Such a fine suggestion. Thank you and your family for making that option available.)
January 22, 2014
Sorry to hear this sad news. George was so alive and full of creative energy here at Kenyon's summer writing workshops. My deepest sympathy, Anna Duke Reach
January 22, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news that George has passed away. I have only seen him a few times since graduating from Langley but have thought of him often. On those few occasions,he seemed like the same old George. I am sorry for the Carver family's loss.
Randy/Bonnie Eubank
January 22, 2014
So sorry to hear this and our deepest sympathies to the Carver family.....he shall be missed.
Lisa Pyper
January 22, 2014
My heartfelt sympathies to all in the family. Hugs to David.
Erlich
January 22, 2014
My sincere condolences to George's family. I know he will be missed! Our prayers are with you.
January 22, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your love one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Elizabeth Carver
January 21, 2014
In remembrance of my brother-in-law George Carver
Rick-Pam Hathaway
January 21, 2014
Our most sincere condolences to Ruth, brothers and Cathy. Wishing you only the best.
Reed
January 21, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences to the Carver family, may God spirit strengthen you at this difficult time.
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