In Memory
OBITUARY
Henry W. George
APRIL 11, 1945 – JULY 15, 2024
IN THE CARE OF
Lemon Bay Funeral Home & Cremation Services
“Henry William George, 79, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Henry was born to John L. and Elizabeth George on April 11, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA.
He graduated from Bensalem High School (Class of 1963) where he wrestled and played football and baseball. After high school, Henry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan (1964-65) and was among the first marines to land in Vietnam in 1965 where he served as a sergeant commanding amphibious tractors. Because of his military service, Henry received such commendations as National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Marksman Rifle Badge.
Henry moved to Englewood, FL in 1985 and enjoyed a career in real estate. He will be remembered as a patriot, entrepreneur, hunter, avid storyteller, and strong-willed individual.
Henry leaves behind many loved ones, which includes his wife, Sharon; daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Luke) Barnes; three grandchildren and their families: Matthew (Nicole) Cole, Stephanie (Brandon) Cole, and Allyson (Wesley) Cole; three great-grandchildren: Adisynne, Matthew Jr., and Oakley Cole; three step-children and their families: Richelle (James Jr.) Horner, Rocco (Amanda) DiGiorgio, and Anthony (Lisa) Vacca II; nine step-grandchildren: James (Kyleigh) III Horner and Michael Horner; Clay, Taylor, Bradley, Mikayla, and Emma DiGiorgio; Dion and Kirstyn Vacca; two step-great-grandchildren: Sawyer and James Horner IV.
Henry is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harry (Rita) Thron and John (Loraine) George.
He and his stories will be missed dearly.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Henry’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org).
Semper Fi.”
Eileen Gransback (Erich) (1963)
My sincere sympathy to Henry's wife Sharon & family on the passing of Henry. May he rest in peace.
David Clee (1964)
Very sad after i learned of Henry dying ,I alway concidered him a very good friend , I was a year behind him in school but was fortunate to be in tech school with him for two years , I watched henry play linebacker and running back for our football team i loved the way he played linebacker and i copied that my senior year , I can remember my sophmore year when henry ran the opening kickoff against neshaminy he said he did it with his eyes closed.And the the wrestling season my junior year with Henry and stubbs every day our first meet against Norristown we got slaughtered on the way home i thought Moore was going to throw us off the team i believe that Henrys mannerism wore off on me and made me a better and tougher person, Later on in life Henry had a lot to do with helping me in my law enforcement career I will always have fond memories of Henry and could fill the page with more stories , I always thought it was quite ironic that Henry George Married Lynn Ruth four first namess how was this possible. Anyway i am glad i knew Henry and somewhere in my mind he will always be there Rest in pease you earned it