Celebrating the life of
George C. Yonke
December 12, 1925 - February 18, 2011
Savannah- George C. Yonke, 85, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at Azalealand Nursing Home.
George was born in Tampa, Florida on December 12, 1925 but lived in Savannah for most of his adult life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Murphy-Richardson Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Savannah, and the Landrum Lodge #48 F. & A.M.
Survivors include his wife of sixty three years, Betty C. Yonke of Savannah; daughter, Carolyn Pierce and her husband, Dennis of Tybee Island, and niece, Pamela Murcell Cullen and her husband, Pat of Eldorado, CA.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 21, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Savannah. Burial will follow in Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, P.O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31401.
We will miss our beloved Uncle George more than words can express. Our memories of his constant smile and kind words will be with us every day. For Pam, he was much more than a kind uncle, he was a father as well for many years, and for that Pam is eternally grateful. We love you Uncle George.
- Pamela Murcell Cullen & Family, El Dorado, CA
We will miss our beloved Uncle George more than words can express. Our memories of his constant smile and kind words will be with us every day. For Pam, he was much more than a kind uncle, he was a father as well for many years, and for that Pam is eternally grateful. We love you Uncle George.
- Pamela Murcell Cullen & Family, El Dorado, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
