Robert George

Robert Wayne St. George, St. Johns, MI formerly of Hewitt, TX, died peacefully Sunday, September 23, 2012 surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 3:00-7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, 2057 N. Lansing Street, St. Johns, MI.

Robert was born in Chicago, IL on July 9, 1932, the son of Earl and Hildur (Skur) St. George. He served our country and our veterans for more than a half century. It began with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era, a full career with the Veterans Administration, and finally as a volunteer with Veterans service agencies including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Military Order of the Cootie. Robert spent most of his working life in the Detroit, MI area and retired in 1992 to Hewitt, TX. Robert married Mary Reynolds on September 23, 1966 and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2009. Together they enjoyed traveling and went on many cruises. Robert made his dinner date with Mary on what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary and now they are traveling together again.

He is survived by his only son, Lawrence and Kelly (Schrauben) St. George of St. Johns, MI, his grandchildren; Lauren, William and Charles St. George, and his brother, John St. George of South Carolina.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the family's choice. Online condolences may be made to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

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