My husband Bill and I were blessed to know George as our friend.  We looked forward to spending time with him and the Smith Family when we would visit.  He was a truly fine man, very intelligent but kind and humble, a great patriot, and loved being "Grandpa George" to Sherry's grandchildren.

For many years we traveled from Columbus, OH to Vienna, VA over Memorial Day weekend to spend time with our OSU best buddy Sherry Smith and her family and George.  George took us on Civil War battlefield tours that resembled condensed college courses.  He and my husband Bill went on a few trips also to the NRA Museum while the rest of us went to the Smithsonian complex.  We enjoyed the Marine Band with George and Sherry at Wolf Trap on Sunday evenings before Memorial Day.  We also loved that George became an OSU Football fan and cheered along with us.  He laughed in surprise the first time our niece brought a CD from their car of OSU fight songs and anthems, finding it hard to believe that we knew all the words!
We miss you, George.  Bill and Judy Stemen

Brother George  and I were members of the Civil War Lodge of Research,1865 a Masonic Research Lodge , chartered out of the Grand Lodge of Virginia AF&AM.  I traveled from Upstate SC to attend quarterly meetings whenever I could. A met many wonderful Brothers from all over our Country and even a few overseas Brothers.  Each Brother was special in their own way. But George was even more so, at least in my eyes. A quintessential gentleman and scholar, he took me under his wing and gave me much guidance over the next 12 years. He shall be missed. May he rest in peace in the Celestial Lodge above, not made by hands. So mote it be.


We are from Columbus, OH and visited the Smith Family and George each spring for many years.  George had a wonderful knowledge of history and gave us a great tour of civil war battlefields.  We shared many experiences together--meals in a family/friendship setting, church services, and Marine Band concerts at Wolf Trap.   We loved that he became an  OSU Buckeye football fan and we shared lots of game memories.  George was a gracious and kind man who became a wonderful friend to us.  We will miss him but will see him again, thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A super Mason who was a great Brother...
He cared about others and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  As he lays down his earthly working tools may he be well received in the Celestial Realm.

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