Claude Ferdinand George, Jr., 96, passed into eternity peacefully on February 4, 2015 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. A World War II Navy veteran, Claude served in the Pacific theater. A native of Huntington, Claude was a self employed service station owner and after retirement, enjoyed spending his time between Huntington and Bonita Springs, Florida. An avid bridge player, boater and fisherman, Claude and his wife Mary delighted in their time in paradise each winter among their many friends. Claude was preceded in death by his wife Mary; his parents Claude and Lena George; and his brother Donald. He leaves behind one daughter, Linda; a son, Walter (Karen); along with grandchildren Sam (Linnea), Shelley (Mike), Meredith (Jason) and Ben (Brittany). He will also be missed by his great grandchildren, Jackson, Thomas, Layla, Lucy and Liam. A member of Highlawn Methodist Church, Claude will be honored with a celebration of life service on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Community of Grace United Methodist Church 28th Street & Third Ave. Huntington, WV. Burial will be at a later date. There will no visitation. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
