Harold L. George, Jr.

Harold L. George, Jr., 71, of Summerville, husband of Sue (Baker) George, went home to be with Jesus in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children at 2:42 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2_ o’clock at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Harold was born on December 24 1944 in Charleston, SC son of the late Harold L. George, Sr. and Ruth (Smith) George. He served in the Army Reserve for six years, He was a graduate of Summerville High School, Class of 1965. He attended Massey Business College in Jacksonville, FL. Harold was the owner of Mister Plumber and George’s Rentals. Harold was a member of SC Coastal Seniors and Summerville Old Boys. He received a service/business award from Chamber of Commerce for Mister Plumber. He received tribute for his part of the Hire a Vet program in the 1980s. He received an award in 2005-2006 for the Spann Elementary Playground Project. He was an avid golfer and a member of Miler Country Club since 1979. He was a devoted Clemson Tiger fan but God, his wife, family and many friends came first. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church since 1976. Harold proudly received perfect attendance in Sunday School for the year of 1979. He served as an usher, usher training coordinator, church council and many years on V.C.S. team shirt committee. He loved the Lutheran Men’s Group and enjoyed the New Generation Group and St. Luke’s Supper Club. He helped formed the Friends in Christ Young Adult Group in the late 1970s and continued his service at St. Luke’s in the formation of the new sanctuary. Harold was a member of the 9-12 group, Tea Party, Freedom Works and Citizens in Action. He loved our constitution and liberty, making several Red Eye trips to Washington D.C. Surviving in addition to his wife Sue are: two children: Harold “Tripp” L. George, III of Summerville and Tammie George Hale (Chris) of Bonneau; six grandchildren: Bennie Hale, Elizabeth Hale, Christopher Hale, J’Leigh George and Abi George; one great granddaughter: Sofia Faith Hale; He was predeceased by four sisters: Barbara Hales, Harriett Hough, Betty Culbertson and Lou Ellen George. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, “Memorial Fund”, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 592, Summerville, SC 29484 The family would like to thank the many “Angel Helpers”, that God sent to him on his pathway back home. Every note, yellow golf balls, cards, visits, food and phone calls meant so much to the family. And may God multiply your love to Harold 100 fold back to all of you. The following churches God put in our hearts to be a part of the building up of “The Church” from the 1960s to present day are as follows: Boone Hill United Methodist, Jedburg Baptist, Faith Baptist, Cornerstone Baptist, Flowertown Baptist, Beataw Christian Church, Summerville Church of God, Faith Assembly, St. Stephens Evangelical, Summerville Family Center, Victory Fellowship and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.. We would like to acknowledge our love for them and their work for the Kingdom that Harold has arrived in now. “See you in the sky, my beloved Harold” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) and “Thanks be to God”. Active Pallbearers will be: Ron Clayton, Bob Hampe, Dave Tuttle, Doug Emery, Bob Baker and Orin Parler. Honorary Pallbearers will be Beaufort Blanton, Bo Blanton, Rev. E.P. Keller, Bobby C. Wright, Rev. Larry Burgbacher, Rev. Jay Weatherford, Rev. Odis Weatherford, Mayor Wiley Johnson and Rev. J.R. Martin. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

Harold L. George, Jr.

December 24, 1944 - April 14, 2016