Lueark “Buddy” George, 62, of West Haven died peacefully September 26, 2007, after a long illness. He was the husband of Annie George.
Born in Whiteville, NC, December 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Gladys George.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 34 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two beloved sons, Lueark “Herk” George, Jr. (Cheryl) and Timothy George (Nakia): stepdaughters, Tracy Payton, Lynn Payton (Alfy), Falaria Brown (Greg), Gwen Wilkerson (Alpheus), and Cynthia Eubanks (Earl); his first wife Gracie George; sisters, Elsie and Carolyn George, Jessie Davis (Robert), Shirley Jones (James) and Annabell Moore; 9 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by sisters, Lissie Madden, Addie McClain and Genette Demery.
A celebration of Mr. George’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Morning Star Church, 125 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
