Gary Robert George

Gary R. George, 79, left this earth on December 31, 2023 after a long illness to go to his eternal home to be with his loving family and God.    Gary was born and raised in Circleville, graduated from Circleville High School in 1962.  Gary worked as a mechanic for his grandfather Joe Moats at Joe Moats Motor Sales.  After this he was employed at Container Corp of America until the plant closed.  He then moved to Manistee, Michigan and worked for Packaging Corporation of America until 2016.  Gary also served as an auxiliary sheriff under Dwight Radcliff and Walton Spangler for approximately 31 years.  Gary is preceded in death by his son Gary R. George II “G.R.”; his loving wife Judy; mother Ruth Musselman; father Robert Vernon George; step father John Musselman; brother-in-law Clyde Cook and grandparents Joe and Fannie Moats.  He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law Lisa (Rob) Slayton; twin granddaughters Kirsten and Britnee Slayton, Katilyn (Jared) Mello, Rylea (Jon) Soto; grandsons Nathan George and Eli Lutz; sister Cheree (Mel) Richards; sis-in-law Elaine Cook; his loving “Crother” (cousin brother) Jack (Linda) Moats along with many nieces and nephews and longtime friends Ed (Donna) Evans and Barb Goble and “second daughter” Connie Hogue.  We would like to thank Aubrey from Mt. Carmel Home Health Care for the super care she gave throughout this year and also to the entire 9W Rhodes Hall nursing staff and doctors for the excellent care given while in your care especially nurse Barbara for the loving care and friendship.  Family will receive friends on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.  Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with Ty Myers officiating with graveside service after at Forest Cemetery.  Go rest high on the mountain my Deputy Dog 354 your family watch is done.  I love you!  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.