Roger Paul George

Roger Paul George, age 76, of Summersville South Carolina departed this life on July 4, 2020 and entered the arms of his loving savior after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Roger was born September 4, 1943 in Jewell Valley, Virginia to the late Hubert and Hazel George. Roger had one brother, JC George, of Swartz Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Whitewood High School as valedictorian in 1961. After high school, Roger married his high school sweetheart Wanda Carol Johnson and they moved to Oak Ridge, TN where he went on to work for the FBI. Roger spent time working in the coal mines before working as a truck driver. Roger and his wife started a successful bus touring business in Tennessee and between the trucks and the busses were able to see all 48 continental state together and add in a trip to Hawaii, he was able to get in 49. Roger and Wanda raised two sons Paul Eugene and Shawn David. After years of residency in Clinton, Tennessee they made their dream come true and retired just outside of Charleston, South Carolina where they had enjoyed over 23 years of annual family vacations. Roger loved spending time with his granddaughters, going to church and fishing. He was a wealth of knowledge concerning all things history, firearms, and geography. Roger was of the Baptist faith and is no doubt walking on those golden streets, in a fully healed body. Roger is survived by: His wife of 57 years, Wanda Carol George Sons: Eugene George Shawn George and wife, Cynthia Grandchildren: Alexis Webber, Kaidence George, Payten George and Brynna George Brother: JC George and wife, Carol Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Roger Paul George will be conducted Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Richlands, Virginia. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation of friends and family will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hurst Scott Funeral Home towards the funeral expenses. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com He only Takes the Best God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be; So he put his arms around you, And whispered, “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away; Although we love you dearly, We couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Roger Paul George

September 4, 1943 - July 4, 2020