Jerry Dan George
December 12, 1935 ~ February 6, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Larry Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Jerry Dan George, Sr., 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on February 6, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 12, 1935 in Steel, MO, he was the loving son of the late Thomas and Viola Williams George. Jerry was the loving husband of the late Betty Jo George who he married on January 18, 1958, and who preceded him in death on June 3, 2010. Jerry is survived by his children; Jerry Dan George, Jr. (Debbie), Roxanne Marie George both of Lexington Park, MD, Michael D. George of St. Austine, Fl, Lisa Kavaky (David) of Dover, DL, 8 grandchildren; Michael Patrick Ryan, Michael David George, Jr. Nicole Elizabeth-Susanne George, Thomas Daniel George, Kenton Kavacky, Ashley Kavacky, and Ryan Katz, and 4 great grandchildren; Eric Stuart Risbon, Lucille Elizabeth George, Alyssa George, and Baby Tennyson. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Elizabeth Ann George.
Jerry graduated from Campbell High School, CA in 1953 and went on to serve in the United Stated Navy May 6, 1965 to January 7, 1971, while serving in the Navy he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award), he retired from the United States Navy in 1977. He worked at the United States Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD as a Test Pilot School Instructor, retiring in 2011.
Jerry moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1978 and worked as an Air Craft Mechanic for the United Stated Navy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Larry Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers: Michael D. George Sr., Michael D. George, Jr., Danny George, Daniel George, David Kavaky, and Kenton Kavaky. Contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington, MD 20653. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
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“Nicole and Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. Keep all the good memories in your hearts and your grand dad will be with you forever. God Bless you all”
“May you now rest in peace… You fought long and hard. Jerry you were a loving Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, you will truly be missed. Thanks for being you…..”
“Danny, Mike and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry will be missed.”
“To the George Family, we are sorry for the Loss of Jerry, he was a good guy. He will be missed by many. Your Family will be in our thoughts and Prayers”
“To the George family , Jerry was a friend and co-worker , we worked together for many years. Jerry was a hard worker and had many good stories to tell. Fair winds and following seas shipmate , until we meet on the other shore….”
“Rest in Peace Buddy. You helped me in the Nursing Center get thru a very tuff time, and I sure did enjoy our “Chiefs” tabel for Lunches and dinners! “
“Mike, we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He will always be with you and watching over you.”
“Michael, Nicole & family, I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of grandpa George. He was a great man with lots of funny stories,I know all of you will miss him very much. He is resting easy now with grandma George and I’m sure they are happy to be with one another again. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Nieces and Nephews, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. May our Heavenly Father comfort each of you. “
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. RIP Jerry.”
“Mikey and family, I know how much you loved your grandfather and you will miss him so much. Knowing that he is no longer suffering and is with his loving wife again I hope will give you some comfort. You have truly been a good grandson. Our love and prayers are with you and family.”
“I am so sorry for your loss! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! “
“Nicole. Sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing. He always talked about you when I would see him in the hospital. He loved you very much. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers”
“Michael and Nicole and family; we are so sorry for the loss of your grandpa. I know he was a special person in your lives. You were so awesome with him and he loved going places and camping with you. I’m sure he is looking down at you both with such pride and love. He couldn’t have had better grandchildren. “
“I had a feeling Jerry would have such an out pouring of love here. What a wonderful and sweet soul he was and will be so missed. My deepest sympathies for the George family. Jerry touched alot of hearts in his time here and will be sorely missed..God Bless!”
“On behalf of the American Legion Post 255 family,our thoughts and prayers are with the entire George family.”
“Danny, Mike, Roxanne, Lisa and the Entire George Family, I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.”
“Mikey and all the family of Mr. George. Your brothers and sisters in the department offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your love one. Mr. George always when in the firehouse had plenty of stories for the young guys and us old timers. We will miss those times. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.”
“Jerry was one of the first people I met when I checked-in to TPS as a student in January 1980 in the PR Loft. We worked together while I was there from 2007 until his retirement. He always had a smile and a kind word and he will be missed.”
“To the George family, please accept our condolences, you all are in our thoughts and prayers..Dot Flanary and Jo Ann Barclift”
“It’s the little things… the small, everyday occurrences that you’ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. “
“Danny, Roxanne, Mike and Lisa…my deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your Dad was a great guy. “
“To the George family, Please accept my condolences. May he RIP. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.”
“Jerry George, there are not enough words to express how many people he touched with his kind words, guiding encouragement and just being a friend when it was needed. His grand stories and joyous laughter will ring through the TPS students, staff and co-workers for many years. He may be gone, but let me assure you, he will never be forgotten. Smooth sailing my friend. You’ll always be loved. “
“To the George Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never foget the football days with Mr. George. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“I will be keeping the entire George Family in my thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks, and months to come. It is so difficult to say goodbye to someone that we love so much. I will not be able to attend the visitation but wanted you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. God bless!”
“So sorry to hear of your loss! I didn’t know him well, but he had a wonderful smile!”
“We are all sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the enrire George family.”
“we will all miss you jerry “
“It was always a blessing to see Jerry’s big smile at the beginning and end of every flight!!! Our heartfelt condolences go out to the George family.”