John Calvin George

John Calvin George was born on March 31, 1933, in a log cabin in Needmore, Tennessee, the son of the late James George and Ina Arbie Farris. He graduated from Michie High School, and married Peggy Price in 1951. They had three daughters; Linda, Pam, and Janet.

Mr. George served in the United States Army in 1953. He worked a total of 27 years for Cross Tie Companies as an Area Supervisor. He also farmed, worked as a carpenter, and started several businesses. He retired in 1994, but continued to enjoy buying and selling land and timber.

Mr. George was known for his amazing memory and his ability to tell a story. He could recall, in detail, events that occurred many years ago. He enjoyed traveling, playing Dominoes and cards, and collecting World's Fair memorabilia. He was a doting grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren, and they all adored him. He was a faithful member of the Acton church of Christ his entire life.

Mr. George departed this life on April 10, 2019, at the age of 86, at his home in Michie, Tennessee, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Peggy Price George of Michie, Tennessee; three daughters, Linda Hagy and husband Nor of Michie, Tennessee, Pam Cox and husband David of Memphis, Tennessee; Janet George of Jackson, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; Vin Hagy of Michie, Tennessee, John Hagy and wife Roni of Nashville, Tennessee; Allen Hagy and Sara of Memphis, Tennessee, Emily Cox and husband George Dudley of Memphis, Tennessee, Lauren Short and husband Ben of Memphis, Tennessee, Brooke Sanford and husband Steve of Memphis, Tennessee, Anna Goethals and husband Trey of Morristown, Tennessee; six great grandchildren; Beckett Hagy of Nashville, Tennessee, Rowan and River Hagy of Memphis, Tennessee; Jacob, Luke and Samuel Sanford of Memphis, Tennessee; one brother, Malcom George and wife Verlin of Hohenwald, Tennessee; and one sister, Jean Smith and husband George of Michie, Tennessee; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. George was preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Hagy and two brothers; General George and Ray George.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Acton church of Christ Christian College Scholarship Fund; P.O. Box 98; Michie, TN 38357.