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Celebrating the life of
John Alexander George, Jr.
October 19, 1947 - October 08, 2020
John Alexander George, Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 after battling a long illness.
Mr. George was born October 19, 1947 in Toombs County. He was honorably discharged from the Georgia Air National Guard, 117th Air Control Savannah and the U.S. Naval Reserve. For more than 40 years, he was an Elevator Constructor. Past memberships include Solomon’s Lodge #1, Scottish Rite, Alee Shriner’s, and Royal Order of Jesters. He was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be greatly missed.
His parents, John Alexander George, Sr., and Marry Nell Ferguson George preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Debra George; son, Brian Cartee (Julie); daughter, Julie Boyd (Brian); brothers, Donald George (Beth), Joseph George (Cindy), Scott George (Connie), and grandchildren, Megan, Sean, Marshall, Marissa, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2020 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be made to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, P.O. Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My Love, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
- Lindsey, Augusta , Ga
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are with yall at this difficult time!
- Chris Hickman , Pembroke , Ga
Debbie we are saddened by the news of you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Terie SCHOLL Reed, Loganville , Georgia
We are so sorry to hear about Johnny. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Love The Sawyer Family, Morgan, Ga
- Wanda Prater, Morgan, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
- Todd and Darlene Butler, Albany, GA
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
- Susan R. Barfield , Savannah , Georgia
We are deeply saden by the passing of Johnny George.❤️
- Garry and Elaine Outen, Brooklet, Georgia
Debbie, Brian, and Julie I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
- Lara Traywick Kruger, Savannah , GA
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Johnny’s life. Just know he was loved by many and he will surely be missed.
- Janet Reilley, Pooler, Ga
Debbie, Brian, Julie, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this Difficult time.
- Mary, Savannah, Ga
God bless John and may perpetual light shine upon him. I will miss his smiles and chuckles.
- Veva Shuman, Savannah , GA
So sorry for your lost. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Brian and Melissa Wade , Bloomingdale, GA
We’re so sorry for your loss. We will keep y’all in our prayers
- Henry and Dana ONeal, Meldrim, G.A.
Scott and Joe, Though words feel incapable of benefit during this time of bereavement, I pray that mercy, compassion, love, kindnesses and peace will find you and be with you and your families; when, where and for....ever, as you hold your brother in your heart and in your thoughts as you grieve the loss of this loved one. Most Sincerely, Susan Sheppard
- Susan Sheppard, Savannah, GA
Praying for your family. Always thought highly of Johnny. Thought of him as a good friend , eventhough separated by many miles.
- Karel G McKinney, GREENVILLE, Georgia
He was a great friend. He will be missed.
- Jeff&Marlene Ball, Ellabell , Ga.
Debbie I'm so sorry. Will keep you in our prayers. My sister Frances died September 17 this year. She was 75. I know God welcomed Him home. Missing them is the hardest part. Thank God for your family and friends. Love, Sancil (Sam)
- Sancil, Rincon, Ga
Debbie sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. Frances my sister died September 17th. They will be missed!
- SANCIL, RINCON, GA
Brian so sorry to read of your dads passing. My sympathies to you and your family
- Elizabeth Andrews, Savannah, Georgia
So sad. John was a great person. Prayers for the family.
- Bobby Sturgess , Savannah , Ga
So sorry to hear about Johnny. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Our thoughts & prayers for a peace only God can give. Love Marty & Connie Butler
- Connie & Marty Butler, Leary, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Memorial Visitation
- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Mon, October 12, 2020
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
-
4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Mass of Christian Burial
- 10:00 AM on Tue, October 13, 2020
- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
-
7020 Concord Road (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31410 - 912-897-5156
