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George Richard Willey

Male 1924 - 2009  (85 years)

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  1. 1.  George Richard Willey was born on 08 Oct 1924 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Nov 2009 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayland Village Cemetery, Wayland, Steuben County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army Field Artillery in Burma and India

    Notes:

    WAYLAND - George R. Willey, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Vincent House Comfort Care Facility in Wayland.

    George was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Hornell, a son of George and Agnes (Fulwood) Willey. He was a graduate of Hornell High School and received his associates degree at Alfred State College. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the field artillery in Burma and India. He was a milk deliveryman and repair-man for Elmhurst Dairy in Hornell for many years. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his first wife Peggy (Stewart) Willey, his second wife Barbara (Wright) Willey, his sister, Jean (Willey) Rohan, and two grandsons Donald Beyea and Josh Smith.

    George was a member of the Springwater Church of the Nazarene and formerly, many bowling leagues in Geneseo. Some of his hobbies included collecting phonographic equipment, building hi-fi equipment, fishing, and some years ago he kept and used carrier pigeons, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

    George is survived by his wife, Barbara Yates; his children, George S. (Linda) Willey, Pam Smith, Bill (Bonnie) Willey and Penny (Willey) Beyea; his step-children, Sandra Toomey, Rhonda (Randy) Parker, Brenda (Lee) Richey, Lynn (Tom) Giglio, Abby Cox and Gillian Cox; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Mae Parnell; one brother, William (Diane) Willey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Springwater Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in the Village Cemetery in Wayland.

    Contributions may be made to the Vincent House, PO Box 566, Wayland, NY 14572 or the Springwater Church of the Nazarene, 8498 State Route 15 South, Springwater, NY 14560 in memory of George R. Willey. Those who wish to light a memory candle for George may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com. (GCE, December 3, 2009, p4)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George Stewart Willey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Pamela Willey  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. William Willey  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Penny Willey  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Stewart Willey Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1)

  2. 3.  Pamela Willey Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1)

  3. 4.  William Willey Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1)

  4. 5.  Penny Willey Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1)


 

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