George Nasser Khoury

George was preceded in death by his father Nasser, mother Khadra, brothers; Butros, Adeeb, Fuad and George, nephews; Kimal and Edward.

George is survived by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Violet, son Ronald (Cherryl), grandsons; George and Jackson Khoury, nephews; Anwar (Abla), Victor (Mary) and Jerry (Jane), nieces; Renee, Abla, Nuha and Layla (John) as well as many great nieces and nephews.

George was born in Ramallah, Palestine April 3, 1932. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Ramallah before immigrating to Detroit, Michigan in 1949. He met his wife, Violet, in high school and they were married shortly after graduation. George and Violet made a happy home for their son, Ron, when he came along several years later. George worked diligently to provide for his family, primarily in small grocery stores he owned. He spent most of his adult life serving for the American Ramallah Federation of Palestine, as Executive Secretary, Vice President and then President. In his capacity as President of the Ramallah Federation he met with various United States Presidents and various diplomats, facilitating communication between the United States and Palestine. He witnessed the signing of the Camp David Peace Accords in 1978. George and Violet helped to found St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church and were active members their entire married life. The joy of his later years was found in his grandsons, whom he adored.

A visitation for George will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Basilica of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 18100 Merriman Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48152 with Trisagion prayers at 7:30 PM. A funeral in state will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 18100 Merriman Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48152 with a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

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