James R. George

James R. "Jim" George, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor West, Wabash, IN. He was born at Floyd County, KY on July 22, 1929 to John & Lucile (Davis) George. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WW II and Korea. He worked in assembly for 13 years at General Motors and 13 years at Checker Cab Co., both at Kalamazoo, MI. After moving to Indiana he worked for the Indiana State High-Way Dept. until retirement. Jim would be remembered in North Manchester for the vegetable and fruit market he operated from his home on Beckley Street. He is survived by three sons; Robert E. (Kelly) George, Lawton, MI; Terry (Linda) George, Paw Paw, MI and James Scott (Beth) George, Kalamazoo, MI. A daughter, Mary (Keith) Heighton, Lawton, MI. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. One brother is deceased. Graveside service Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN is handling the arrangements. To send a private condolence to the George family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.