Mr George Washington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Washington, 81, of Peoria passed away answering God’s call at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 17, 1933 in Ethel, MS., to the late Harvey and Lillie (Grantham) Washington. He was married to his soul mate Etta Mae (Reed) Washington for 60 years. She survives. George was a hardworking man who always put his family first. Although he liked all sports, he loved the Chicago Cubs no matter what the end score was. George loved working with his hands: doing landscaping work, but most of all working on cars. He also loved to play the guitar. He retired from Caterpillar after 32 years of service. George wasn’t ready to truly retire, so he went to work at the Holiday Inn for 10 years. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife Etta Washington of Peoria; four sons, Jerry (Penny) Washington, Johnie Washington, George Glenn Washington and Terry Washington all of Peoria; three daughters, Lorann (Michael) Carr of Peoria, Mary L. Washington of Bowling Green, KY. and Debra Washington of Milwaukee, WI.; three brothers, Eddie (Betty)Washington Sr., Tommie (Mary) Washington Sr., and Danny Grantham all of Peoria; three sisters, Lillion Lee of Milwaukee, WI., Emma (Londell) Mosely of Menomonee Falls, WI. and Dian Glore of Dallas, GA.; one aunt Ruth Hammond of Washington, DC.; special friend Ed Driscoll of Peoria; 12 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom adored and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 children, 2 brothers, 4 sisters and one grandson Maurecee Washington and special friend James Smith. Homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb 28, 2015, at Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Elder Eddie Washington Sr. will officiate; with Elder Henry Bolden serving as host pastor. George will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for George’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Mr George Washington

November 17, 1933 - February 18, 2015