Joseph E. George III
November 17, 2010
Joseph E. George, III, 60, passed away November 17, 2010, at Bright Kavanagh House. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Franklin Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Joe was born October 13, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary George. The family moved to Iowa shortly after his birth. Joe graduated from Bondurant Farrar High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. Joe worked as a machinist for Axtell. He loved motorcycles and was a member of Team Elves, that achieved six Land Speed Records at Bonneville. Joe was a founding member of the Scorpion Club and enjoyed pheasant hunting and fishing.
Joe is survived by his mother, Mary George; brother, Denny George; sisters, Jackie George and Laurie (Dan) Fenimore; nephews, Matt and Tyler; nieces, Kelly and Angela; and many beloved friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. George, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice Home Care.
Online condolences may be sent to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Susan Howell Greenhorn
11/29/2010
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Joey. Steve kept me updated of his health and I included Joey in my prayers. Our deepest condolences to your family.
Sarah Hamilton
11/24/2010
Goodbye my dear old friend.
I will see you on the other side, and we shall laugh again.
I love you Joe.....
Sarah
Tom and Darlene Dunbar
11/22/2010
Just saw Joe-Joey and Jackie several weeks ago. Our thoughts are with all.
STEVE HOWELL
11/22/2010
JOE WAS MY BEST FRIEND SINCE WE WERE LITTLE BOYS GROWING UP IN SANTIAGO.
HE HAD A MARVELOUS SENSE OF HUMOR AND WAS ALWAYS UP FOR AN ORNERY PRANK.
I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY AND WILL THINK OF HIM OFTEN.
Mark and Jean (Morgan) Jennings
11/21/2010
Joey was a kind and loving man. The world will be a much more ordinary place without him.
Jerry, Judy Brown
11/19/2010
A Dear friend has left this world to be with his Father and to look over all of us here on Earth.
Joe was a Brother to us all, Always there in time of need or to pass along his wisdom.
Joe you will be truly missed and may God hold you in his loving embrace until we meet again.
Your Friend and Brother,
Jerry (Jug) Judy Brown