Tommy Guy George, age 83, of Petersburg, WV went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Tommy was born on May 5, 1940 in Riverton, WV and was a son of the late Walter E. and Gracie E. (Vandevander) George. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Alma E. (Brooks) George on April 24, 2011; one brother, H. Wayne George and an infant sister, Nancy George.
Tommy is survived by his son, Pastor Tommy A. George and wife April of Petersburg, WV; three grandchildren, Haley M. Greathouse, Madison (George) Nesselrodt and husband Nathan and Caleb George; one great grandson, Carter L. Nesselrodt; two brothers, Junior R. George and wife Mary C. of Joppa, MD and Toney M. George and wife Nancy of Petersburg, WV; one nephew, Eric S. George and two great nieces and two cherished friends, Bruce Kimble and Carrol Smith.
Tommy was a 1959 graduate of Circleville High School. Tommy worked in Washington, DC for Trailways for several years. Tommy and his wife moved back to Petersburg and worked for the former Trenton Motor Company and later retired from Potomac Valley Transit. Tommy attended Riverside Church in Cabins, WV.
Funeral service will be Monday, February 5, 2024 at 1 PM in the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home with Pastor Vivan Watts officiating.
Tommy’s family will receive friends from 11 AM till time of service on Monday.
Interment will be in North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton, WV.
Those who would like to remember Tommy in a special way, may make memorial contributions to Riverside Church, P.O. Box 157, Cabins, WV 26855.
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