Celebrating the life of
George J. Leon, Jr.
August 20, 1916 - November 08, 2013
George John Leon, Jr.
SAVANNAH - George John Leon, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013 after a brief illness.
He was born on August 20, 1916 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Eleanor Hester Leon and George John Leon. George grew up in Savannah where he attended Savannah High School and Armstrong College. He was an avid golfer for most of his life and was a member of the Savannah Golf Club for 67 years. In his later years, George especially enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Elizabeth Eure Leon; his son, Hight Crawford Eure Leon; three sisters, Eva Hester Pedigo, Eloise Hester Steinbeck and Lettye Leon Hollingsworth; and a brother, Roy Hester.
He is survived by his son, George John Leon, III Patricia; his daughter Kay Leon Wilson Barry; a brother-n-law, Jimmy Eure of Athens, GA; sister-n-law, Betty Eure of Ames, IA; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Beatrice Perry for her dedication, caregiving and friendship through the years.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Fox and Weeks on Hodgson Memorial Drive.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 12th at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with the Rev. Earl Best officiating.
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Dear Leons, I was so sad to hear of George's death. The last time I saw George was a few years ago when he stopped by my dad's office. We talked about the good old days at Hertz and about the delicious Christmas cookies he brought over year after year that his wife Liz made. My mother would hide the cookies so they would last for Christmas day, but my dad & I always managed to find them in a different hiding place each year. George was quite a character, and we had so much fun when we worked together at the Hertz counter. The entire crew at Hertz was like one big family back in those days. I know George worked with at least 6 of the 8 Brennan children over the years, if not all 8, and with my Aunt Sally and Uncle Curt. If Dad were here, I know he'd have a story or two to tell about George from their days together at the Savannah Golf Club. Needless to say, George will be missed by the entire Brennan family. With heartfelt smypathy- Julie Brennan Rest in peace, George.
- Julie Brennan, Portland, OR
Dear Kay and George, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know it's only been a few years since your mother passed away. May God bless you and your family. Love, Ann Norton Buddy's daughter.
- Ann, Savananh, GA
George was a very competitive golfer and a great friend, for a long, long time. You will be missed by many.
- Bob & Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Kay,I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It sounds like he lived a long and healthy life. My love to you and your family during this difficult time. Nancy
- Nancy Williams Wojteczko, Lawrenceville, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. George was so special to me as are all of you. God bless you. Love you, Connie
- Connie McBride, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Leons, I was so sad to hear of George's death. The last time I saw George was a few years ago when he stopped by my dad's office. We talked about the good old days at Hertz and about the delicious Christmas cookies he brought over year after year that his wife Liz made. My mother would hide the cookies so they would last for Christmas day, but my dad & I always managed to find them in a different hiding place each year. George was quite a character, and we had so much fun when we worked together at the Hertz counter. The entire crew at Hertz was like one big family back in those days. I know George worked with at least 6 of the 8 Brennan children over the years, if not all 8, and with my Aunt Sally and Uncle Curt. If Dad were here, I know he'd have a story or two to tell about George from their days together at the Savannah Golf Club. Needless to say, George will be missed by the entire Brennan family. With heartfelt smypathy- Julie Brennan Rest in peace, George.
- Julie Brennan, Portland, OR
Dear Kay and George, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know it's only been a few years since your mother passed away. May God bless you and your family. Love, Ann Norton Buddy's daughter.
- Ann, Savananh, GA
George was a very competitive golfer and a great friend, for a long, long time. You will be missed by many.
- Bob & Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Kay,I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It sounds like he lived a long and healthy life. My love to you and your family during this difficult time. Nancy
- Nancy Williams Wojteczko, Lawrenceville, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. George was so special to me as are all of you. God bless you. Love you, Connie
- Connie McBride, Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
