NORTH MANCHESTER – James R. George, 83, of North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. April 18, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash. He was born July 22, 1929, in Floyd County, Ky., to John and Lucile Davis George. He worked in assembly at General Motors, Kalamazoo, Mich., for 13 years and Checker Cab Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., for 13 years and after coming to Indiana he worked for the Indiana State Highway Department until retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II and Korea. Surviving are three sons: Robert E. (and spouse Kelly) George, Lawton, Mich.; Terry (and spouse Linda) George, Paw Paw, Mich.; and James Scott (and spouse Beth) George, Kalamazoo; a daughter, Mary (and spouse Keith) Heighton, Lawton, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. No calling is planned. ***** Condolences may be sent via mckeemortuary.com
