He served in the US Navy during World War II, and then worked as a waterman. He always loved working on the Coan River bringing in oysters and blue crabs. George was also a follower of steamboats from an earlier era.
George was one of the founding members of Grace Chapel in Callao, VA, as well as a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Yorktown, VA and formerly of Victory Baptist Church, 4836 Richmond Rd, Warsaw, VA.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Reba Swann Thomas; daughter, Armelia Ann Thomas; grandchild, John Nathaniel Hermann (Cynthia Palmer Hermann); and great-grandsons, Troy Palmer, Devin Palmer, and Alexander Hermann.
A graveside service is open to the public on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Melrose United Methodist Church, 1317 Lewisetta Rd, Lottsburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in George’s honor to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, cbf.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.
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