George Ray Alvey, Jr.
October 17, 1960 ~ April 17, 2016
George Ray “Silverback” Alvey, Jr., 55 of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 17, 2016 in Hollywood, MD. Born October 17, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Shirley Viola Bailey Alvey of Hollywood, MD and the late George Ray Alvey, Sr.
George leaves behind his loving and caring wife Nancy Alvey, whom he married on October 17, 1986 in Leonardtown, MD, his dearest daughter Gabrielle Alvey, who loved him dearly, siblings; Sharon (Junior) Cullison of St. Inigoes, MD, Bonnie (Johnny) Alvey of Clements, MD, Linda (Mark) Bourgeois of Valley Lee, MD, Sandy (Marty) Hayden of Avenue, MD, Joe (Brenda) Alvey of Hollywood, MD, Shirl (Jeff) Hagen of Hollywood, MD, Annette (Calvin) Hancock of Mechanicsville, MD, and Karen (Mike) Johnson of Hollywood, MD, brother and sister-in-laws Susan (Howard) Leach of Thomaston, MA and Michael (Theresa) Mazza of Woodbridge, VA as well as 6 nieces, 10 nephews, 7 great nephews, 7 great nieces with 2 great nieces and 1 great nephew on the way. In addition to his father George was preceded in death by a niece.
George was a wonderful and caring husband, father, son, brother, and Uncle, the highlight of his day was his daily call from his one nephew Jeffery to talk about their day and where their next adventure would be, whether it was a trip to the Harley Shop or a bite to eat at their favorite Mexican Restaurant. George enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends, riding his Harley with his brother-in-law Michael and Theresa and working on his recycling material.
He was the most kindhearted person you could ever meet and would literally give the shirt off his back if it were needed, even to a complete stranger. George was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he graduated from Chopticon high school in 1978 and AIU University with an Associates in Criminal Jusitce, he was an Equipment Operator with the DC Government/DC Air National Guard at Andrews Air Force Base.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 25, 2016 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with a Funeral Service held at 1:00PM
Interment will be private.
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To all the Alvey family, so so sorry for the loss of George. A big guy with just as big a heart. Prayers for you all that God may comfort you in this devastating time.
Rest in peace sweet George and condolences to your family. I will miss you for you were a kind soul with a big heart.
With a heavy heart we say good bye to a dear friend with a gentle heart and soul. May you rest in peace George.
All my love and support Chicchina
George will be greatly missed, but he will also always be in a lot of hearts and minds. So Sorry for your loss.
Jessie Lambert & Family.
Aunt Shirley, Sharon, Shirl, Bonnie, Linda, Karen and Joe: Our hearts hang heavy in hearing the news about George. We know that he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all during this difficult time. Always remember the good times in your hearts to get through this. George was surly loved a lot.
Rest in peace George you be greatly missed. The Lord apparently needed more kind and gently souls in heaven, as he took you from this earth much too soon. Our deepest sympathies goes to the family.
To Joe Alvey & family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. We are lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss God bless the alvey family.
Karen, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Shirl and All of Georges Family I’am so very sorry for your loss !
Annette & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your memories will get you through these times.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy. I know you’ll miss your brother and son. Stay strong for each other and remember all the good times.
Aunt Shirley, all the sisters and Joe of George. The saying is Gone but not forgotten. Who would forget him. The stories he and I shared (just too funny) and thru out his life he was such a hard head kid.My heart aches for all of you. Love ya
Dear Shirl, Annette, Karen, and family. Our love and prayers are with you. So hard to believe. George was a great guy. We love all of you. Lisa and Jerry
My heart is sad at the loss of a good friend and a great person.George was a great mentor and I am a better person for him being in my life. He will be greatly missed.
I will miss our early morning chats over coffee before the others arrived at the shop. Your insights and redneck engineering always made my day. I will miss being able to escape to the snow barn when things got stupid. I will miss you Brother so much more than you could ever know. Rest easy Silverback.
George will be missed greatly, but he will always remain in everyone’s hearts and mind.
So sorry for your loss.
Jessie & Family
Though words never really can express the depth of sympathy for your loss, they are offered as a comfort. May your many happy memories and stories carry you through your grief. And may George rest in peace.
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the words to soothe you but only time will do that. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Nancy. You and Gabby are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincerest condolences to all that were truly blessed to have had George in your life. May you find peace and comfort through faith in God and through your many many friends and relatives. May his memory live on in each of you. May he rest in peace.
George was a one of a kind! Give him a problem and a little time and he would figure it out. He was a great friend who would do anything for you if it was within his power. He cared deeply for his family and about his Country!. He was proud to have served in the Military as a Civilian, and often told me he wished he would have joined the Military early on. He volunteered to work additional hours during snow removal operations, Military exercises or inspections, or if something unusual occurred. He was a great Team Player as would give it his all. He will be missed by his friends and family, and by his Military Unit, the 113th Wing DCANG on Andrews AFB. RIP my brother…
Mrs. Alvey, Karen and Family, So sorry for your loss. Keep all the great memories of George that you have close to your heart. Talking all the great stories of him will help to ease the pain some. You all are in my prayers at this sad time. RIP George.
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family our in my prayers.
To my sister, Nancy, and my niece, Gabi, and the entire Alvey family…our hearts are burdened by the passing of your beloved George. You are all close to our hearts in prayer; asking our Heavenly Father to fill you with His perfect peace and comfort.
To the family, please accept my sincere thoughts, prayers, and hugs to each and everyone.
Shirl and family: I am so very sorry for you all. Remember all the good times with your brother. Special memories will help you get through this difficult time!
Mrs. Alvey, Sharon, Linda and Alvey Family, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your loved one. It’s hard to lose someone so dear to you under any circumstances but when it’s unexpected even harder I’m sure. Praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time! With my deepest sympathy to all of you! Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. So sorry I couldn’t attend the service.
Nancy, I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are ion my thought and prayers.
Nancy and Gabby, I was told the sad news from Sarah Kane…and am sorry that I am living full time in Florida and cannot attend the services.
I recall many times your students praising your spirit and devotion to French and to God. May your sorrow be a fleeting emotion remembering that love is infinite.
With love,
kathy
Mr. George will be so missed..such a wonderful man who always had a smile and a kind word..my sincere condolences to his loving family whom he spoke of often. I will miss seeing you here at the dealership!