George, Kenneth Robert

Motorcycle Enthusiast, Business Owner, And Broadcast Engineer With US 101

  • Monday, May 6, 2024
Kenneth Robert George
Kenneth Robert George

Kenneth Robert George, 70, passed away on April 25, 2024.

He was born on Nov. 18, 1953, in Delaware County, Pa., to the late Robert Allen and Jane George. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Warren.

Ken in survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lee; son, Bobby George (Mary Jane); daughter, LeeAnn Stout (Marshall), and grandchildren, Savannah, Drake, Maddox, Owen, Darby and Hadley.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast and started his entrepreneurial career with Huntingdon Cycle Sales. His career continued as a broadcast engineer with US 101 and he later established Pro Audio Group, a company he led until retirement. He was active in the HAM radio community and an avid collector of vintage radio equipment. He was a member of the AARL and the Tennessee Valley DX Association. He enjoyed connecting with HAM operators around the world. Additionally, he enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycles.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.

Should friends desire, memorials can be made to Empower Me Center’s Capital Campaign, kindly referencing in the comments “In Memory of Ken George”. Please visit the website to learn more about this organization that means so much to his family: https://www.empowermecenter.com/capitalcampaign or mail to P.O. Box 672, Lebanon, Tn. 37088.

Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your memories of Kenneth.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

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