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Ralph George Obituary

GEORGE, Ralph GARDEN CITY - Mr. Ralph George, 82, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, slipped away into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. He was born on December 31, 1924 to the late Tom E. George and Irene Murray George in Hot Springs, Arkansas. At the age of 17, he entered the Marine Corps where he remained for fifteen years. After his discharge as a Technical SGT. and settling in West Savannah, he started working for Smith and Kelly in 1957, and many other shipping companies. He was a member of ILA 1475 for over forty years and retired in 1998. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mattie Lou, his sons, Tommie Eugene, Kenneth Clark, and Truitt Jordan; grandsons, Greg Anderson; great-grandson, Andrew Mueller, and his sister, Jean Nichols. He leaves to cherish his memories, six favorite daughters, Katha Moore of Bloomingdale, Karen & Jay Urban of Ladson, South Carolina, Marianne & Timmy Smith of Richmond Hill, Mary Lou & Shannon Gillis of Richmond Hill, Jean & Dan Hartley of Guyton and Judy & Frankie Crosby of Richmond Hill; grandchildren, Simone, Shannon, Stacey, Stephanie, Gloria, David and Robert, Jennifer and Jessica, Dean, Brenda, Bradley and Jill; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Sierra, Summer, Selena, Alexis, Zach, Elizabeth, Trey, Andrew, Taylor, T.J., Justin, Noah and Rhett, Cherie, Jason, Dixie, Amber, Emaline, Karmin and Kristin; and great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Dixie Louise. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great-grandsons and sons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be neighbors and former neighbors of his Azalea Avenue neighborhood where he resided for over 45 years. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery on Dean Forest Road with Military Honors. Friends may sigh the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL 912-748-2444. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 16, 2007.

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May 15, 2018

Today I was sitting at my desk at work, and looked down at the date...May 15th, 2018. Eleven years...where have they gone? That day, such a surprise..and you were no longer with us. Thank you for being the special man that you were. I love you and miss you much! ~karen

June 3, 2010

Mr. George,
It has been 3 long years since you went to be with Mama, I have not forgotten you,tho I still go back to the good memories me, you, Mama shared together , I wanted to let you know Jennifer graduated with Honors this year, she had a bout with her health but she made it threw it all, she wrote aheart warning story about her experince. She is a beautiful Young Lady, I have not seen her in awhile,she is working and did last year too, she's a go getter. Love you and miss you and mama. MLG#2

Karen U

May 15, 2009

Two years ago today, you slipped away from us to go to the arms of your loving Saviour and your loving wife. How I miss you! Trips to Savannah or Garden City are not the same. You have a beautiful new great-granddaughter with shades of red hair--You would be so proud. I am so grateful for who you were in my life--and glad we were able to be together so much in those last years. Loving and missing you.

stephanie scott

January 7, 2008

Just wanted to say I LOVE U and MISS U VERY MUCH. I miss u and my grandmother . i love u both very very much

stephanie scott

January 2, 2008

Happy new year Grandaddy. I love u and miss u very much.I wish TJ would of waited one more day in 2000 to be born on your Birthday. That way he could of shared it with you. I LOVE U AND MISS U VERY VERY MUCH>

Karen Urban

December 31, 2007

Happy birthday--today would have been #83. Your girls all met at Longhorns and had lunch together to honor you. Jean brought a picture of you and Miss Mattie and we set it on the table. We miss you each and every day.

STEPHANIE SCOTT

December 26, 2007

I REALLY DID MISS U THIS YEAR I THOUGH ABOUT U ALL DAY LONG. I LOVE U WITH ALL MY HEAR

Karen Urban

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas--how different without you and Miss Mattie here. You loved Christmas, especially the children. We've talked about you a lot--Marianne, Mary Lou, Kathie, Jean, Judy; it's so different now. But, we'll see you again. Love you--K

stephanie scott

July 5, 2007

Dear Granddady,
I wanted to let you now . i love you and miss you very much. I think about you everyday and there is not a moment that goes by my heart does not ache for you i love you very much.

Marianne Smith

June 27, 2007

I am making meatloaf and thinking of Daddy and telling Jessi how much Grandaddy liked meatloaf, one of his favorites. Little memories keep me going. I miss him very much.

Stephanie Scott

June 19, 2007

Just was wanting to wish you a Happy Fathers Day I love you and miss you very much..

Karen Urban

June 18, 2007

What a different Father's Day it was without you here. Thoughts of you filled the day. In church, our pastor spoke of a father's influence, and it certainly made me think of yours over the years. What a void in our lives! We are glad you are not suffering, but how we miss you!

stephanie scott

June 5, 2007

my grandaddy was an awesome man i will always love him and miss him very much

May 28, 2007

Kathie
Please know that you are in my prayers during this time.

Anna

Susanne Mercer

May 26, 2007

He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Reggie Terrell

May 25, 2007

Mary Lou, I am so sorry to learn of your fathers death. To my knowledge, I had never met him, but I have cherished the friendship we
have shared over the years, though it be limited now.......I am sorry
also, that I over looked his obituary. Please accept my heart felt condolences for the loss of your father. Your friend, Reggie Terrell, and family.

Julie McKamey

May 22, 2007

Karen ~ sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers are with you sister! May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and hold you tight during this difficult time.

Glynn Lamb

May 21, 2007

Kathy, Karen, & Marianne
Sorry to hear about Uncle Ralph, tho I haven't seen any of you in 40 years. May God bless and keep you all.
Glynn

Roland Mahoney

May 18, 2007

I worked with Ralph for close to 40 years. He was a great friend, and co-worker. I have a lot of good memories of those years.
He will be sadly missed, and I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to all of his family.
His friend,
(RB)

Dennis J Chandler

May 17, 2007

To the members of the Family, My prayers go out to you, Ralph will be sadily missed. He was a dear friend for all the years we worked together.
His friend Dennis Chandler

Deborah Holton Nelson

May 17, 2007

Dear Karen, Marianne & Family-
I'll always remember your dad as such a kind soul with that infectious smile. I know you will miss him but can find comfort in the fact he is rejoicing from his reunion with Miss Mattie. They are some of my fondest memories of my High School Days. You will be in my thoughts during the days to come.
Your friend always-

Traci Maltby Story

May 17, 2007

Marianne,
I am very sorry to here about Uncle Ralph, if there is anything that I can do for you and the rest of the family do not heisitate to give me a call. We love you very much,
Traci, Tony and Bryce

Kathy Cooper

May 16, 2007

Marianne,
Girl, you know how I feel about you. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love ya,
cooper

Judy Cope

May 16, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

merry maids

May 16, 2007

We at merry maids extend to you and your family our sincece condolences.All of us will remember you in our prayers

Martha (Burns) Brown

May 16, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you and give you peace during this time.

Elizabeth Hucks

May 16, 2007

Marianne, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish we could be there for you during this time. Your dad was wonderful man. We love you and will keep you, Jennifer, Jessica and Tim in our prayers.

Gaye Williams

May 16, 2007

Marianne,

We are so sorry to hear about your Father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers in the days to come.

Gaye & Caroline Williams

Connie Holcomb

May 16, 2007

Mr. George was such a kind person. Such a rare find in todays world. I will miss him. My thoughts are with you all.

Faye Smith

May 16, 2007

Marianne,Timmy,Jennifer & Jessi,
I love ya'll. Please call me if I can help in any way.You are in my prayers.
Faye

May 16, 2007

Simone and Family,
I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers.
Jena

May 16, 2007

Simone,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Todd,Zondra and Granny

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