George Wesley Montgomery, age 43, a resident of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, in this year of our Lord 2014. George was born on Saturday, June 19th, 1971, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was an only child, and was raised in God's hand by his mother, Essie Denese Montgomery. George attended Holy Angels Elementary School in Greenbriar, Maryland, and graduated from Calumet High School in Gary, Indiana in 1989. George was the starting-line running back and team captain at Arizona State University from 1989-1993, and he graduated with a B.A. degree in Communications. He was recruited professionally by the Philadelphia Eagles out of college, and played European League football for two years. He has been a Financial Planner based in the Phoenix area for the last 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Heather Montgomery, his daughter, Kiele, age 14, his son, Makonnen, age 13, and his mother Denese. He also leaves behind a loving host of aunts, uncles, cousins, clients, and life-long friends. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th, at West Resthaven Funeral Home at 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11th at Christ's Church of the Valley, located at 7007 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, AZ, 85383. Following the service, an escort cavalcade will accompany George to his final resting place at Resthaven Cemetery, located at 6450 W. Northern Ave in Glendale.
George was a loyal and loving Husband, Father, and Son. He was a generous heart and a beautiful spirit. He will be sorely missed. For further memorial or donation information, please contact West Resthaven Funeral Home or Christ's Church of the Valley.
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