Charles William "Jack" George

Charles William “Jack” George of Taylorville, age 91 years, passed away on March 24, 2015 at Taylorville Care Center where he had resided for the past ten months.

The oldest Son of William Otho and Nora Zander George, he was born in Sisily, Illinois on November 15, 1923.

Jack served in both World War II and The Korean War and had flown 52 missions while he served his country in the Air Force.

He was a member of the VFW Post 4495 and the American Legion Post 73 in Taylorville. He was also a member of Davis Memorial Christian Church.

He is survived by his Sister-in-Law, Alberta George of Springfield; his nieces and nephews, Connie George and Rita Busby (Husband Jim) of Pawnee, Bill George of Springfield and Terry George (Wife Nora) of Cocoa, Florida; seven great nieces and nephews; seven great-great nieces and nephews and several cousins. He also leaves behind many friends and his good neighbors, Lynn and Carol, who without them, Jack wouldn’t have been able to remain at his home as long as he did.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Raymond “Buddle” George in 2003.

As Jack requested, cremation rites were accorded and there will be no services.

Memorials may be made to Davis Memorial Christian Church, 1500 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568 or Taylorville Care Center, 600 S. Houston St. Taylorville, IL 62568

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.