Searle Jr., George, 86, of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2016. Born in Detroit, MI he relocated to the Tampa area in 1968. He retired from the US Army after 21 years of service, serving in the Korean conflict. He was also in the Merchant Marines prior to entering the US Army. He served with the HCSO Citizens Patrol and volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital. He retired from the Goodyear Tire Company. He enjoyed the Coffee Club at La Tropicana in Ybor City. He was affectionately known t his grandkids as “Pia” and was an all around handyman. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Tanya Searle; daughters, Monica Rushak, Cheryl Perez, Juanita Morris, Janice Messineo and Delrita Searle and son, Michael Searle; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman Searle of Davidson, MI. A visitation will take place on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL with a funeral service the following day commencing at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at Lake Carroll Cemetery.
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