George Washington Jr.

He was born in Harrisonburg, VA., he was the son of the late George and Mattie Marie (Stewart) Washington Sr.

He was a retired employee from the PA Department of Transportation, and a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 733, Harrisburg.

Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Ruth Washington; three daughters, Cheryl J. Wright, Jacqueline M. Washington and Kathryn Washington, all of Harrisburg; two sons, Richard T. Washington, (Sherry), of Clarksville, TN and Michael R. Washington, (Lynn), of Harrisburg; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1439 Market St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday at the church till time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 4219 E. Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.