BEDFORD – Jerry Conrad George, 88, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home.
Born October 26, 1932, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Homer Marshall and Hazel (Ritchison) George. He married Cloie Ellen (Brown) Stigall October 9, 1982.
Jerry retired from Duke Energy. He was a carpenter, school bus driver for many years, farmer, barber, and a graduate of Needmore High School. Jerry enjoyed farming and working with horses; he took his Clydesdale horses and wagon to parades and weddings. He enjoyed traveling out west and loved his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
Jerry was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving:
wife,
Ellen George of Bedford
children,
Jonathan David (Kelly) George of Bedford
Marshall Shane (DeeDee) George of Bedford
Michelle Lyn (Gordon) Ritchey of Bedford
James David George of Bedford
stepchildren,
Richard Stigall of Greencastle
Charletta (Steve) Turner of Bedford
Randall (Lana) Stigall of Alabama
Lisa (Bryan) Bailiff of Bedford
stepdaughter- in-law,
Julie Stigall of Morgantown
20 grandchildren
22 great grandchildren
sister,
Sandra Deckard of Bedford
several nieces and nephews
His parents and stepson, Mark Stigall, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, at Hillcrest Christian Church with Pastor Charles Scott officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church.
Memorial Gifts: Hillcrest Christian Church Building Fund
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