George was a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a Diesel Electrician and an Inspector with over 30 years of service. George was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church, the Sam McConnell Sunday School Class, the Golden Agers and the XYZ’s. He was affectionately known as Mr. Fix It at the church.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Thelma Rose Underwood.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Schnur and husband Laurence; son, Stephen Underwood and wife Carolyn; three grandchildren, Kristen Bartlett and husband Steve, Steve Underwood and wife Stacy and Stephanie Lawson and husband Thomas; four great grandsons, Nicholas and Hayden Underwood and Andrew and Oliver Lawson.
The family would like to thank the staff at Soddy Daisy Healthcare for the love and care given to Mr. Underwood.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the North Chapel.
Services for George will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the North Chapel with Rev. Randy Martin and Judge Clarence Shattuck officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Hixson United Methodist Church, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343
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