James Frederick George, Jr.
November 13, 1949 ~ February 6, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, Jim George, 57, of Asheville, ended his 14 year battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, an incredible father, the proudest grandfather and a heroic veteran of the Vietnam War. He lived his life with integrity and grace and filled our hearts with so much joy. We remember him as a noble and tender man.
Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years Mary Ellen, daughters Kelly and her husband Bill, Kate and her boyfriend Wes and their son Zachary James, Chloe and he was preceded in death by a son, James. He also left behind his mother, Carol Willcox, his brother Tom George and his wife Irene and his sister Linda and her partner Kris, and so many others who loved him greatly.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with John Johnson officiating.
His family will receive friends from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Hospital Oncology Services, 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
I don’t mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadence
But I can’t feed on the powerless
When my cup’s already overfilled
Yeah
But it’s on the table
The fire is cooking
And their farming babies
While the slaves are working
The blood is on the table
And their mouths are choking
But I’m growing hungry
Yeah
I don’t mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadence
But I can’t feed on the powerless
When my cup’s already overfilled
Oho, ah
But it’s on the table
The fire is cooking
And their farming babies
While the slaves are working
And it’s on the table
Their mouths are choking
But I’m growing hungry (Growing hungry)
I’m growing hungry (Growing hungry)
I’m growing hungry (Growing hungry).
Dear Family:
Has there ever been a battle more bravely fought and an intention to surround family and friends with the greatest of love and devotion. May you now find peace in the memories of your husband/Daddy,s warm smile when there was no pain. My love goes out to all of you from a friendship I am so fortunate to have made.
Barbara Hall
Kate and Chloe,
It’s hard to believe that with all the angels we have watching over us that God thinks we needed one more. Christina once told me that life is so complicated and hard to understand because God made us all for eternity. I hope the fact that we will all, one day, be able to spend eternity with our loved ones… helps give you solace during this unimaginably tough time. I am sorry I won’t be at the service, but I wanted you all to know that I am thinking of, and praying for, you and your family.
My condolences go out to the family of a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.