Leo J. George

January 24, 1920 - March 30, 2008

Mr. Leo J. George, was born on Saturday, January 24, 1920, son of the late Luther and Molly Moody George. Mr. George died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 6 days. Born in Athens, Ala., he had lived in Trumann since 1994 and was formerly of Glenview, Ill. He was a retired inspector for Roseman Mfg. Company, veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II and of the Baptist faith. Mr. George was preceded in death by his first wife, Cassie George, one granddaughter, one brother, Otis George; one sister, Leona White and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Stotts George of the home; one daughter, Sue George of Woodstock, Ill.; one step-daughter, Janice Mitchusson, of Trumann; two step-sons, Paul Stotts and Mike Stotts both of Trumann; one brother, Hollice and Louise George of Trumann; his sister-in-law, Opal George of Jonesboro; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Ersheal Hicks, Rev. Bobby Floyd and Rev. Terry Wayne George officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Terry George, Chris George, Jon Stotts, Jay Stewmon, J.W. Roden and Gordon Lafarlett. Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Robertson, Bill Evans, Jim Lafarlett, Bob Hervey, Raymond Erby and Milton Cooper. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 2 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.