Deceased Classmates
This page is dedicated to memories of all LHS classmates from graduation years 1960-1970. If a death occurs of a spouse or a guest of a classmate who attended the reunion, we will add that person to our deceased classmates.
If you know an LHS 1960-1970 classmate whose obituary is not included here, please send name, date of death, and a link to the obituary to Lhs60270@outlook.com

Billie Guy (Gladden)
1943-03-03 2023-02-19
Billie Gladden Guy
Billie Gladden Guy, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, February 19th at her home.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Sullivan's Highland.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm in Sullivan's Highland Chapel with Rev. Nick Smith presiding. The burial will follow in Cross Creek Cemetery #4.
Please check back for a complete obituary to be posted shortly.
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Betty Hallman (Proctor)
1944-01-21 2024-11-14
Betty Proctor Hallman
( January 21, 1944 - November 14, 2024 )
Betty Proctor Hallman, age 80, of Rock Dam Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Jaie Warlick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Betty was born January 21, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late Ansel “Pinkney” Proctor and Allie Mae McSwain Proctor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Proctor...

Brenda Hallman (Sisk)
1947-07-05 2017-05-16
Brenda Catherine Sisk Hallman
( July 5, 1947 - May 16, 2017 )
Brenda Catherine Hallman, age 69, of 5160 King Wilkinson Road in Denver, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Denver Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Griggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Hallman was born July 5, 1947, in Lincoln County, to the late Rev. Ernest John Sisk and Billie Hamrick Treadway. She retired from Lincoln County.
She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Hallman of the hom...

Jerry Franklin Hallman
1943-10-18 2025-07-05
Class of 1963
Lincolnton - Mr. Jerry Franklin Hallman, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cabarrus in Concord.
Jerry was born on October 18, 1943 in Lincoln County, NC a son of the late Junious Webber "June" Hallman, Sr. and Addie Esper Smith Hallman. He was retired from Lincolnton Police Department as a chief investigator. Jerry was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Lincolnton and also Lincoln Masonic Lodge #137 A.F. & A.M.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Philbeck Hallman; three sisters, Peggy Hall, Betty Seate and Joan Champion; three brothers, Webber, J.L. and Larry Hallman.
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Patrick Hallman
2006-09-15Patrick Neil Hallman INDIAN TRAIL -- Mr. Hallman, age 54, of 515 Dovefield Drive in Indian Trail, died Friday, September 15, 2006 at Carolinas Medical...
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Vaughn Hallman
1944-11-17 2024-01-21
Kluttz Vaughn Hallman
( November 17, 1944 - January 21, 2024 )
Kluttz “Vaughn” Hallman, 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2024. He was a Lincoln County native, born in Lincolnton, North Carolina on November 17, 1944.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Denver Baptist Church with Rev. Blaine Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Vaughn grew up on the Hallman family farm in Iron Station, learning what hard work and family meant from an early age. He attended Lincolnton High School where he met the love of his...

Pamela Hamilton (Brafford)
1948-11-21 2022-06-13
Pamela Renee Brafford Hamilton, 73 of Lincolnton passed away on June 13, 2022 at Carolina Caring in Newton, NC. Pamela was born on November 21, 1948 to the late Ervin Saul and Lucille Bridges Brafford in Gaston County, NC. In addition to her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by one brother, Den Brafford, and one sister, Judy Ritchie.
Pamela is survived by her beloved husband, Danny Lewis Hamilton, two daughters; Ginger Kiker and husband Edward, Angela Baker and husband William, one brother, Barry Brafford, one sister, Karen Gann, six grandchildren; Tiffany, Bradley, Justin, Ariel, Zachery, and Connor, twelve great-grandchildren; Danielle, Hayden, Kolton, Landon, Aryanna...

Rita Haney (Schronce)
1947-05-14 2022-10-11
Rita Sue Schronce Haney
( May 14, 1947 - October 11, 2022 )
Rita Sue Schronce Haney, age 75, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Haney was born May 14, 1947, in Lincoln County, to the late R.W. Schronce and Flossie Davis Schronce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.J. Haney;...

Darrell Harkey
1942-04-09 2022-09-13
Woodrow Darrell Harkey
( April 9, 1942 - September 13, 2022 )
Woodrow Darrell Harkey, born April 9th 1942, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sept 13th, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at Warlick Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Virgie Harkey, and brother Gary David Harkey.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Judy Harkey and children: Doug Harkey (Michele) of Vale, Karen Queen (Larry) o...

Gayle Harkey
1951-11-16 2010-05-15
Alice Gayle Harkey, age 58, of 119 Riverside Drive in Lincolnton, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Reepsville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. this evening, May 17, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Ms. Harkey was born November 16, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Henry "Beaver" Anthony and Geneva Anthony Harkey. She worked as a secretary for N.C. Spinning.
She is survived by a son, Artie Baxter of Lincolnton; daughter, Brandy Baxter of Lincolnton; brother, Tony Harkey of Denver; sister, Doris H. Hull of Hickory...

Rene Harkey (Warlick)
2052-10-14 2024-09-19
Deidre Rene Warlick Harkey
( October 14, 1952 - September 19, 2024 )
Rene Warlick Harkey, age 71, of Calvary Church Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Yount officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Rene was born October 14, 1952, in Lincoln County, to the late John “Mutt” Warlick and Mildred Bibbie Duncan Warlick. She worked for Trendline/Cochrane Furniture Company for 38 years.
She is survived by h...

Tony Harkey
1948-02-27 2024-12-17
Henry Anthony "Tony" Harkey
( February 27, 1948 - December 17, 2024 )
Henry Anthony (Tony) Harkey, age 76, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on December 17, 2024.
A native of Lincolnton, NC, Tony was born on February 27, 1948. He graduated from Lincolnton High School (Class of 1966), and retired from Cochrane Furniture after many years of service.
Tony was the son of the late Henry Beaver Harkey and Geneva Anthony Harkey. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Harkey Hull and Gayle Harkey Baxter, and nephew, Christopher Robert Hull.
Tony is survived by his wife, O. Jeannette Shaw, nephews Chad Hull (Michelle), Artie Baxte...

Bernard Eugene Harless
1947-08-08 2014-12-23
Mr. Bernard Eugene Harless, age 67, of 3283 Laboratory Road in Lincolnton died Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Riverview Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Brown officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Mr. Harless was born March 8, 1947 in Lincoln County to Nell Brown Harless and the late Donald Dwight Harless. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Harless was an appliance repairman.
Survivors include his mother, Nell Harless of Lincolnton; one son, Mac Harless of Hickory; one daughter Lillian Harless Lewis and husband Mark of...

Allen Harrill
2017-01-06ALLEN MARK HARRILL Allen Mark Harrill, age 69, passed away January 5, 2017. He was born in Lincolnton, NC on July 11, 1947. He is preceded in death y by his parents Viola Davis and Mark Harrill and his sister Gail Harrill Seagle. He is survived by his nieces Amanda Eller and husband Shawn and Brittany Schrum as well as many dear friends. Allen was a wonderful chef, world traveler, bon vivante, avid hiker and adventurer. He was a voracious reader, exceptional photographer, artist and a dear friend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Kagyu Shenpen Kunchab (KSK) 3777 KSK Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87507. A memorial celebration will be held at the Kiva Chapel at the Rivera Family Funeral Home...
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John David Harrison
1943-05-26 2020-11-28
John David Harrison, age 77, of Iron Station, NC passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 26, 1943 in Lincoln County, North Carolina to the late Clarence Taylor and Bonnie Hoke Reinhardt Harrison. He was a retired textile supervisor with American Efird.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one grandson, Jacob Rays Sanders.
Mr. Harrison is survived by three children, Tina Marie Harrison, Brian Harrison, and Christopher Harrison; four grandsons, and three granddaughters; and eight great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 2pm - 4pm at the home of Brian Harrison.
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Bobby Hartman
1951-08-23 2010-12-21
Birth:
Aug. 23, 1951, USA
Death:
Dec. 21, 2010
Lincoln County
North Carolina, USA
Mr. Bobby Allen Hartman, 59, born August 23, 1951, died on December 21, 2010.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Laboratory United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Warlick Funeral Home.
A resident of Lincoln County, he was known to many people through the sk...

Linda Ann Hawkins (Sain)
1942-07-04 2023-12-08
Linda Ann Sain Hawkins
( July 04, 1942 - December 08, 2023 )
Linda Ann Sain Hawkins, age 81, of Grier Street in Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Friday, December 08, 2023. Mrs. Hawkins was born July 04, 1942, in Scotland County, NC, daughter of the late Clyde Columbus and Eula Bess Sain.
Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her son, Michael Hawkins of Lincolnton; daughter, Debbie Hawkins of Lincolnton; sisters, Brenda Heavner of Lincolnton, and Ethel “Butch” Warlick (Gene) of Vale; grandchildren, Brennon Hawkins, Sydni Hawkins, Grayson Hawkins, Cory Gates (Raven), and Aaron Gates (Macie); and great-grandchildren, Zoey Gates, Abigail Gates, Andy Gates, Ben...

Jim Paul Haynes
1945-08-05 2018-06-28
AUGUST 5, 1945 ~ JUNE 28, 2018 (AGE 72)
James “Jim” Paul Haynes, age 72, of Rutherfordton passed away June 28, 2018 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center.
Born August 5, 1945 in Lincolnton, N.C. to the late Albert Haynes and Peggy Harrington, Mr. Haynes retired from Duke Energy, was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corp.
In addition to his parents Mr. Haynes was preceded in death by brothers Fred, Johnny and Jerry; and a sister Judy.
He is survived by his sons Daren (Debbie) Haynes, Josh Haynes; daughter Lisa (Stacey) Phipps; sister Frances (David) Rhyne; and grandchildren James M., Steven C., Daniel S., Eliana G., Molly, Ben, Brooklyn, and Ta...

Randy Heafner
1951-02-10 2010-09-06
Randy Thomas Heafner, 59, of 155 Yarborough Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010.
Mr. Heafner was born Feb. 10, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Jack Roosevelt and Betty Morrison Heafner.
His funeral service will be 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Doug McClain and Rev. Charles Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Warlick Funeral Home.
Warlick Funeral Home is serving the Heafner family.

Charlotte Heavner (Seagle)
1941-10-23 2018-11-19
Charlotte Seagle Heavner
( October 23, 1941 - November 19, 2018 )
Charlotte Seagle Heavner, age 77, of Blackburn Bridge Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Crowell Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Freida Hobson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Heavner was born October 23, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Charlie and Juanita Brown Seagle. In addition to her parents, she was al...

Howard Heavner
2018-11-09Heav's Memorial Service has been finalized. The service will take place at Trinity United Methodist Church in Jensen Beach, FL on Saturday, January 5th at 11:00 am. A light luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Because many people have asked me, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Trinity in Heav's memory. Thank you all for your love and kindness of the past few weeks. Heav would be so honored to be able to read all the comments, tributes and honors from all of you.
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Jack Heavner
1946-10-24 2014-02-14
Jack Brady Heavner, Sr.
( October 24, 1946 - February 14, 2014 )
Jack Brady Heavner, Sr., age 67, of 757 Brady Branch Trail in Lincolnton, died on Friday, February 14, 2014.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at Hollybrook Cemetery with Rev. Joe Ervin officiating. The family will be at the funeral home between 2: 00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the graveside.
Jack was born October 24, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late Clyde Preston and Daisy Eurey Heavner. He worked as the parts manager for Abernathy Chevrolet and Sonny Hancock.
He is survived by a son Brad Heavner and wife K...

Jay Heavner
1945-09-10 2019-08-17
Jay Clyde Heavner Obituary
GASTONIA- Jay Clyde Heavner, age 73, of Candlewick Way in Gastonia died Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Mr. Heavner was born September 10, 1945 in Lincoln County. He was the son of the late Clyde Preston Heavner and Daisy Eurey Heavner. He was preceded in death by a grandson Gabriel Savage and brother, Jack Heavner. Mr. Heavner retired as the Director of Revenue for Gaston County. Prior to working in Gaston County, he was the Tax Administrator for Lincoln County. He was a veteran of the US Army.
His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at Covenant Church where he was a member for many years.. Rev. Mike Devine will officiate. His bo...

Bill Hedspeth
1951-06-05 2019-03-03
Sympathy to the family of 1968 classmate Bill Hedspeth, who passed away on February 3rd, 2019. His sister is Patty Alexander Masters (Patty N Donald Masters), class of 1971. Bill suffered from Diabetes for many years.
William Hedspeth
JUNE 5, 1951 ~ MARCH 3, 2019 (AGE 67)
OBITUARY
SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA
June 5, 1951 ~ March 3, 2019
William Hedspeth, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019.
The Hedspeth Family has entrusted his care to Boston's Mortuary.

Hubert Ronnie Hedspeth
1944-12-11 1977-12-26
Name: Hubert Ronald Hedspeth
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 Dec 1977
Event Place: Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina
Burial Date: 28 Dec 1977
Burial Place: Lincoln Co., N.C.
Cemetery: Asbury Methodist Cemetery
Residence Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., N.C.
Address: Route #3, Box 466
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Occupation: T.V. Repairman
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1944
Birthplace: North Carolina
Father's Name: Hubert Floyd Hedspeth
Mother's Name: Geraldine Schronce
Spouse's Name: Rhonda Ballard

Evelyn Helms (Whiteside)
1947-09-20 2020-12-18
James David and Evelyn Whiteside Helms
( September 27, 1954 and September 20, 1947 - November 16, 2020 and December 18, 2020 )
James David Helms, age 66, of 291 Grandview Lane in Lincolnton, died on Monday, November 16, 2020. His wife, Evelyn Whiteside Helms, age 73, died on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Mr. Helms was born September 27, 1954, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Gerald C. Helms and Joyce Deese Helms. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shelley Mellon. He worked as a mechanic for Wal-Mart.
Mrs. Helms was born September 20, 1947, in Temple, Texas, to the late Arnold Le...

Ted Carl Helms
1948-07-12 2021-03-28
Ted Helms
Ted Helms, 73, of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 28, 2021.
Ted was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Master’s degree in public health and safety. He worked at Oak Ridge National Lab for most of his career. He had a passion for cooking, photography, biking and hiking, tennis, playing bridge, classical music and travelling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Helms; sisters, Barbara Bumgarner and Mable Helms.
Survivors include nephew, Nelson Bumgarner; nieces, Susan Biglin and Lori Bumgarner.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ted’s memory to Church Street United Methodi...

Becky Faye High (Gales)
1946-08-11 2013-07-11
Becky Faye Gales High, age 66, of 528 Joe Ross Street in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013.
Her funeral service will be 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2013 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Pennell officiating. Burial will follow inForest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:15 pm on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. High was born August 11, 1946 in LincolnCounty to Margie Hallman Gales Heafner and the late J.D. Gales. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis High of the home; one son, Jeff High of...

Janie Hildebran (Hines)
1951-01-01 2020-08-01
Janie Hines Hildebran, age 69 of Sherrills Ford, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Brian Center Gastonia. Janie was born January 1, 1951 in Lincoln County. She was the daughter of the late Walter Jack Hines and Daisy McCune Hines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hildebran.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Jackie Campbell and Wayne of Sherrills Ford
Son: Kenneth Hildebran and Amy of Claremont
5 Grandchildren: Ethan Hildebran, Jillian Hildebran, Kimberly Campbell, Josh Campbell, Sam Campbell
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Sherri...

Rachel Hill (Little)
1945-03-12 2023-09-20
Gainesville, VA - Rachel Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. She was
born on March 12, 1945, in Lincolnton, NC to the late Mr. Alvin and Mrs. Ethel Little. Rachel was
a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed. She will be
remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to education, and her kind
and caring nature. She was welcoming, kind, and always interested in what was important in
the lives of others.
Rachel is survived by her loving husband, Jim (or Clint as family know him), her three sons Alan,
Stephen, and Gary, her six cherished grandchildren - Emma, Cha...

John Hines
1944-06-27 2017-07-07
John Emmit Hines, Sr.
( June 27, 1944 - July 7, 2017 )
John Emmit Hines, Sr., age 73, of Lincolnton died Friday July 7, 2017.
His funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Marvin United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mr. Hines was born on June 27, 1944 and was the son of the late James Henry “Bill” Hines and Ruth Maureen Adams Hines. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Hines. Mr. Hines retired after 31 years as a supervisor for Sonoco Products and was...

Deborah Hinson (Leonard )
1959-04-24 2019-11-24
Deborah Leonard Hinson
( April 24, 1959 - November 24, 2019 )
Deborah Leonard Hinson, age 60, of Lincolnton, died on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at McKendree United Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Plott officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state for thirty minutes prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Ms. Hinson was born April 24, 1959 in Harnett County, to the late Sterling and Nadine Auton Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was...

Vickie Hoke (Hendrick)
1953-04-16 2024-06-14
Vickie Hendrick Hoke
( April 16, 1953 - June 14, 2024 )
Vickie Hendrick Hoke, 71, of Startown Road in Maiden, NC, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.
Ms. Hoke was born April 16, 1953, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Leonard Roland and Shelby Davis Hendrick.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Hoke was preceded in death by her husband, George Alexander Hoke, Jr.
Vickie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Colby and Amy Deidrick Hoke of Raleigh, NC; and grandchildren, Lincoln and Alexander Hoke. She is also survived by her loving partner, Ronald Lineberger.
A funeral service for Ms. Hoke will be held at 2...

George "Leck" Hoke, Jr.
1950-02-04 2016-05-08
George Alexander Hoke, Jr.
( February 4, 1950 - May 8, 2016 )
George “Leck” Hoke, 66, of Lincolnton died peacefully, due to complications from cancer, on the afternoon of May 8, 2016. He was the youngest of six children to Ruth Kiser Hoke and the late George Alexander Hoke of Lincolnton.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Warlick Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 12 at Rhyne Heights United Methodist Church. Graveside rites will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery following the service.
George was soft-spoken and kind and he deeply loved his family and the church. He was well-respected and loved...