Gary Alan George

January 4, 2018

Gary was born on February 10, 1949, in Washington, MO to Alphy Pies George and Littie Mildred (Bull) George. He moved to Pensacola, FL with his family and attended Escambia County public schools. He graduated from Tate High School in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Marines in November 1968. He served in Vietnam receiving three service medals and also earned a good conduct medal. He was then transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves where he completed his Marine obligations and was given an honorable discharge. In civilian life he was primarily self-employed as a roofer on commercial buildings. He was an accomplished bull rider and enjoyed the shooting sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pies and Mildred George; a sister, Darlene Strickland; nephew, Gordon Strickland; and niece, Tami Lynn Tosie.

He is survived by his brother, Donald George (Blanche); sister, Farajean Tosie {Ted); and nephews, Bruce George (Debra), Charles George (Karen), Lex Strickland, Dennis Strickland, Mark Strickland, Terry Tosie (Karen), Forrest Tosie (Patricia), Tim Tosie (Karen), and Patrick Tosie; and niece, Toni Lee Hilderbrand (Keith).

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your chosen charity.

Pallbearers will be Bruce George, Charles George, Terry Tosie, Tim Tosie, Patrick Tosie and Dennis Strickland.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph George, Alex George and Carl Culbertson.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Donald George will be officiating.

Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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