Hickory-Rev. George Daniel Icard, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Mr. Icard started his own construction business, George Icard Construction Company and later became an ordained preacher and established the Bibleway Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He loved the Braves, bowling, and deep sea fishing with his brother, Kenneth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur David Icard and Fanny Bess Deal Icard; wife of 42 years, Mary Beaver Icard and wife of 17 years, Janie Melvin Icard; brother, Kenneth Lee Icard; sister, Sarah Frances Duncan; grandchildren, Heather Killian, Amber Icard, and Tabitha Heavner; and son-in-law, Perry Cook. He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Smith and husband, Robert of Farmville, Debbie Miller and husband, Danny, and Tina Cook, all of Newton, Jane Stafford and husband, Keith, and Rita Icard, all of Hickory; sons, David Icard and husband, Chris of Lenoir and Chea Icard and fiancé, Melissa of Newton; nine grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 29, at 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home by Rev. Dale Watts. Interment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements are with Farmville Funeral home and Hickory Funeral Home.
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