posted July 4, 2009
George Eugene Elmore, 72, of Hixson, died on Friday, July 3, 2009 at his home after a brief illness.
He graduated from Chattanooga Central High School in 1955. George retired from Velsicol Chemical Corp, after 40 years of service as a pipefitter. He proudly served eight years in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was known by many from his ten years of service at the Hixson Golden Gallon/Kangaroo.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ruby George and Madge Olinger Elmore.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth “Brad” Elmore; two daughters, Susan (Terry) Wofford and Saundra (Randall) Weathers; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Bobby, Kelly, Alex and Eric Elmore; Chris, Jennifer and Jeremy Wofford; and Justin Wingfield and eight great-grandchildren, Blaine, Landon, Katelyn Elmore; Carter, Hayden and Hood Wofford; Caden and Hunter (“Hambone”) Wingfield; brother and sister-in-law, John Thomas and Exie Joe Elmore, and a niece, Jocelyn Wall,
of Longview, Tx.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Chattanooga Church.
The Rev. Morty Lloyd will conduct the service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, in the church. Interment will be in Tyner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chattanooga Church, 6188 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, Tn. 37416.
Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.
Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.
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