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MSG (RET) Lesley Lavon George, known as “Les” to most, was born September 30, 1939 in Seminole, Oklahoma to the late Eunice Love Holt and Clarence George. After high school, Mr. George enlisted in the United States Army. During his twenty years of service, MSG George served his country honorably by completing three tours in the Vietnam War. After returning home from his last deployment, MSG George met and married Margaret J. Biggs. He was an instructor for the Army Rangers and during this time, MSG George was able to touch the lives of many young soldiers. Many times, Mrs. George would invite the trainees for a nice home-cooked meal and socialization.
MSG (Ret) George had earned numerous awards during his military career including: Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Silver Service Star and 1 Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service Medal, Repulic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Master Parachutist Badge, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf, Air Medal, 4 Overseas Service Bars, Ranger Tab, Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
MSG (Ret) Lesley “Les” Lavon George, 78, of Columbus, Georgia and formerly of Buena Vista, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Columbus Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael George.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty-three years, Margaret J. George; step-children, Carmen Lawton-Wheeler and husband, Roger and Danny (Kay) Hartley; brothers, Larry (Dee) George, Charles (Theresa) George, and Allen (Nancy) George; five wonderful grandchildren and numerous extended family members and friends.
A Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be held 2:00 pm EST on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request for donations to Welcome Baptist Church c/o Rev. Bertha and Mike Everett, 70 Welcome Church Loop, Box Springs, Georgia 31801.
The George Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.georgiacremation.com.
Bryn Fosburgh says
Ms Margaret I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sheryl, Tara, and I would like to offer our prayers and condolences
Carmen Lawtow-Wheeler says
I am sorry for the passing of George. He was fun loving and filled with the desire to live life at it’s fullest. Thinking of you Mom
during this time and his memory will help you find the peace needed to move forward. He left many memories and a great
legacy for is country. Carmen and Roger
DAN HARTLEY - Step Son says
Leslie George was one hell of a soldier who loved his country and his work in the service. The time I visited back in the tenth grade summer, he had me up and running to FORT BENNING at 4 am to go thru the daily work out with all the soldiers he was training, including the four mile run and parachuting out a 40 foot tower! He was full of life and fun to be around! Go Rest In Peace!
Jim Barber says
Sorry to hear this Carmen! He certainly lived a full life and served our country admirably.
Thinking of you
Jim and Diana
Leslie George says
Dad you was great at everything you did and with me your son always Les George Jr
Leslie George says
Dad you was a awesome father taking me out to camp Darby to explore the snakes chickens rabbits and watching you train your students it is really sad that Margaret did not put me in your obituary I think she was really wrong for that me being your first son thank you for being there