George "Eddie" Kimery

He was a member of Philadelphia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a former retired employee of Formex and A Magic Illusion Builder.

George had a true passion for music and magic. He was an accomplished steel guitar player, playing in many regional bands throughout his entire life. He was also a skilled magician and found his greatest success with the formation of Chalet Magic, where he created and produced some of the most popular illusions the industry has ever seen. From smaller illusions like turning a dove into a rabbit, to larger ones, such as sawing a woman in half, George hand built the contraptions and devices necessary to accomplish these tricks. Literally hundreds of magicians have used George’s creations in their acts from the smallest of classrooms to the largest venues in Las Vegas. Many of these contraptions have been featured on national television, such as George’s “Wiz Kote,” which was used by world renowned master magician, Lance Burton, in his second television special. George’s creations are still used today by magicians all over the world and he is widely regarded as one of the all-time great master craftsmen in the magic community.

Eddie is survived by his special girlfriend of 26 years, Connie Stafford; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Kathy Kimery; a special nephew, Jordan Kimery; a special niece and her husband, Alison and Josh Garner; two special great nieces, Olivia Garner and Caroline Garner as well as several cousins as well as special friend, Steve Kilgore.

He was the son of the late Frank and Blond Kimery. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Joyce Elaine Kimery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 – 7 pm at Philadelphia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm Monday at the church with Rev. Dr. Jim Fields and Josh Garner officiating.

Interment will be on Tuesday at 3 pm in Philadelphia Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jordan Kimery, Tim Hammer, Terry Wilhoit, Jackie Painter, Greg Stafford and Josh Garner.

Honorary pallbearers are former and present music and magician friends

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com

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