George Mickey Megois

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Irene Megois; his brothers Lee Megois, Steve Megois; sister Mary Davis; son, Michael Milton Megois; daughter, Christiana “Christi” Megois; father-in-law, Sylvester Stocks; mother-in-law, Christiana Stocks; and a brother-in-law, Gary Evans.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Margaret Stocks Megois; his children, Rusty (Nina) Megois, Paul (Nicky) Megois, Sonya (Chris) Bowman, Kimberly Megois, Michael T. Megois, Jacob Megois, Cruse Megois & 58 foster children; his grandchildren, Micheal (Hunter) Nesbitt, Michael J. Megois, Tony (Stephanie) Megois, Zachary (Brittany) Megois, TJ (Sandra) Elzey, Jered (Andrea) Elzey, Ethan Elzey, Cameron Elzey, Derek Brasher, Sarah (Adam) Zeigler, Tyler Megois, Dalton Megois, Janna (Chase) McGinnis, Austin Bowman, Nathan Bowman, Devon Megois, Logan Megois, & Andrew Megois; his great grandchildren, Samantha Nesbitt, Annabella Nesbitt, Ryder Megois, Emerson Megois, Briggs Megois, Caelyn Zeigler, Chassedi (Jeffery) Bice, Riley Sears, Jayden Sears, Calliea Elzey, Cavannah Elzey, Skarlytt Elzey, Jett Elzey, Emmalyn Elzey, Merideth Elzey, Za’marrian Elzey, Zaydaen Elzey, Colt McGinnis, and Maci McGinnis; a great great granddaughter, Christiana Bice; he is also survived by his brother-in-law, Bill (Barbara) Stocks; sister-in-law, Jan Stocks; and a host of nieces & nephews.

Mickey was born in Birmingham on February 9th 1928. He attended Phillips High School in Birmingham. He joined the United States Navy in 1943 and served aboard the USS Sigourney as the Master at Arms during World War II, in the Pacific theater. He met the love of his life Margaret in Birmingham. Together they raised 9 children and 58 foster children. He served as a leader for Boy Scout Troop # 199 for decades. In his younger years he enjoyed boxing, spelunking, cave exploration, backpacking, hunting and painting but, most of all throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. at Kilgroe Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.kilgroefh.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Foster Aid Ministry (www.fosteraidministry.org or 425 Aradon Drive; Odenville, AL 35120).

Kilgroe Funeral Home – Pell City will direct the service