George W Bilbo, Jr., age 84, of Lumberton, Mississippi passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was a member of Sigma Chi at Ole Miss, and loved the Ole Miss Rebels. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Poplarville. George was a great story teller who loved history, writing, reading, watching western movies especially ones with John Wayne. He had a love for numbers and his tractor farm work. George was known for being a person of his word and a handshake would sign the deal, and he passed that down to his children and grandkids. His love for numbers would have his happy birthday phone calls to his family, with the seconds of there life. He also passed this on to his grandson Colby...and with that, George lived approximately 2,672,935,227 seconds. He loved his wife and family dearly and he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George W Bilbo, Sr. and Florence Bilbo; one nephew, Patton Hash and two great grandchildren.
George is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rebecca J Bilbo; four children, George W Bilbo, III (Leanne), Laura Bilbo, Gina Gill and Jonnie Crisp; one sister, Barbara Hash; one nephew, Drew Hash; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend George's graveside service on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 10:00 am, at Lumberton City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com for the Bilbo family.
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