On February 24, 1967, George married Jeanne Gottshall and they celebrated 53 happy years together. He was a 1961 graduate of the Williamsport High School in Williamsport, Pa. He worked at Grumman Aerospace as an Industrial Engineer, later Triumph Aerostructures for 30 years in Stuart, FL., before retiring in 2003. George was a member of Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, FL.
George enjoyed all sports and amazed his friends and family with his knowledge and statistics. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, cooking on his grill and attending sporting events.
In addition to his beloved wife, Jeanne, George is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Powell (Jennifer Perdue) of Tallahassee, FL and Marni Jo Dargis (Scott) of Stuart, FL; twin granddaughters, Jacklyn Dargis and Jennifer Dargis of Stuart, FL.; two brothers, David (Cindy) Powell of Toms Brook, Va., and Steven Powell of Arkansas, and the late Joseph Powell (1969). Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of George’s Life will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 11:00 am at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, 2880 Aster Lane, Stuart, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in George’s memory be made to Friends of Paws Park, C/O SW Borough Office, 329 W. Southern Ave., South Williamsport, Pa. 17702.
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