GEORGE L. McCANN, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at his residence. Born July 31, 1920, in Maysville, Ky., he was in the Army Air Corp during WW II. He retired from International Harvester in 1982, after 25 years of service. He was a member of Shoaff Park Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 82. "He loved to work with his hands, making items, especially for his grandchildren." Surviving are son, Jeffery (Rebecca) McCann of Fort Wayne; daughters, Rozena (Edward) Heintzelman of Columbia City, Joyce (Ron) Dressler of Fresno, Calif. and Sheila (Joel) Harris of Columbia City; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ellis (Jessie) McCann of New Haven and Wayne (Loretta) McCann of Woodburn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanetta in 2008; great-grandson, Sgt. Travis Brake in 2008; four brothers; and one sister. Service is 12 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Shoaff Park Baptist Church 6651 St. Joe Road with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Peter Greenhow officiating. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Shoaff Park Baptist Church or St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. www. hockemeyermillerfh.com
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