George Thomas Van Pelt

March 11, 2016

George Thomas Van Pelt, 83, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Pensacola. He was born in Henderson, Texas on October 30, 1932.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Lester and Geraldine Van Pelt; and wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Barnett Van Pelt.

He is survived by his two sons and their spouses, George T. Jr. and Michelle Van Pelt of Orange Beach, Stephen L. and Christie Van Pelt of Walnut Hill; grandchildren, Caroline Van Pelt Gardner and husband Levi Gardner, Michael Van Pelt, Bradley Van Pelt, Bailey Van Pelt and Bentley Van Pelt. He is also survived by his brother and sisters-inlaw, James and Doris Van Pelt of Walnut Hill and Dianne Barnett Rose of Atmore.

The family moved to Pensacola in the 1930’s. George graduated from Pensacola High School, attended Texas A&M University and finished college at Auburn University before serving as a United States Marine Corp officer. After his time in the service, he moved to the dairy farm in Walnut Hill that he operated with his brother.

George was very active in the Atmore First United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities. He also served on the Farm Credit of North West Florida’s Board of Directors, as a 4-H Camp Trustee and board member of the Pensacola Interstate Fair.

A memorial service was held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “George Thomas Van Pelt”

  1. douglas parker on March 12th, 2016 7:18 pm

    so sorry to hear that he past wish i had know sooner he was a great boss both him and jimmy if you need any thing call terri at dr. smiths office here in jay

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