Richard Lee "Mack" "Chief" George

March 9, 1934 - December 12, 2018

Richard Lee “Mack” “Chief” George, age 84 years, a resident of Coalton, passed away Wednesday morning, December 12, 2018 in St. Joseph’s Hospital In Buckhannon. He was born March 9, 1934 at Coalton, a son of the late Harold Ernest George and the late Nettie Mae Slayton George. He was married to Anna Mae Caroline Waybright George who preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons, Terry George and wife Susan, Dave George and Ernie George all of Coalton. Two brothers, Gene George of Elkins and Rick George of Coalton, one sister, Phyllis Wagner of Baltimore, MD and grandchildren April Senic, Stephanie Riddle, Kristie Summerfield, Eric George, Justin George and Casey George. Two step grandchildren, Sara Wilson and Erik Wilson and great grandchildren, Morgan Rizzio, Addison Riddle, Brooklynn George, Jacob Riddle, Kira Summerfield, Gavin George, Alexis George, Lincoln George, Ryker Wilson and Sunnie Hornick also survive. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Harold “Jack” George and Donald Cam George and one sister, Mary “Sis” Wiseman. Mr. George attended the schools of Randolph County and was a graduate of Coalton High School. He was employed as a Bus Operator for the Randolph County School’s prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department having served as Chief of the department for forty two years. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, December 15th from the funeral home chapel. Rev. Randy Long will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coalton Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 211, Coalton, WV 26257 in memory of Mr. George. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Lee “Mack” “Chief” George. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.