William Braxton George

Dear Mr. George. I want to let you and your loved ones know. You are a Gem. Refined. You have a funny sense of humor. You lived the Golden Rule. Thank you for Loving all of us in your Life as Jesus Loves us. I am glad for all of the times you helped Christie and I get to see each other. South Haven, on your sail boat. Thanks for letting me stay and visit Christie at your home. 21 years ago especially. I will be happy to see you in Heaven. Jesus is Lord and Savior. We have the Gift of Eternal Life through Jesus. See you and Jesus. In JESUS LOVE. Betsy Betsy Gatchell Goff

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Bill, thank you so much for all the great memories. You were the most influential man in my life growing up and i'll never forget that. I do now and will continue to think of you every time I watch the Kentucky Derby, the Indy 500 and most of all when I hear the UofM fight song. Love and miss you big guy...Go Blue!!! serjey ficeli

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To my sweet Uncle Bill. One thing I will remember always is your robust way of filling up a room with your largeness. Not just in stature, but in energy and charisma, your smile and laughter and positive light conversation just made my heart swell. I remember how you always gave good hugs and turned the conversation from yourself to me, in an earnest interest for the other person. Knowing how much it meant to my mom, your sister Annie, for you to escort her to your joined High School Reunion is a fond memory I take with me as well. So sorry that as of late you were ill, but our whole life is not to be remembered for our brief end, but to be remembering that life is long with many memories to get back to when the grief is over. In sad memory now, as I am grieving for my loss, I wish I was there to say a prayer with your family and close friends as I will be there in spirit tomorrow... I love you Uncle Bill.... I will always remember what a good sport you were when you stayed in my home and you slept with the three cats and never complained..... you were just that guy. Jennifer Lamm

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To My Brother, Bill: I will always remember you and miss you terribly. You are my hero, big brother. I will miss our talks and visits during the years. Chris and the kids will miss you terribly. They have done a beautiful job, all this time, with the arrangements, and you would be very proud. I have always been proud of you in all of your accomplishments, the world loves a good man, and you are the best. I'm glad you are at peace and not suffering any more. We will keep your legacy alive at all times. You were a wonderful brother and always will be in my thoughts every day... your loving sister Annakins. I always used to get a kick out of when you used to call me Chris, and called Chris Annie, and she and I will always remember that and laugh about it.... we will always stay close, we promise. I will miss talking Michigan football with you on Saturdays and am so thankful for all of our recent telephone visits. I will continue to root for the Wolverines. Love, Annie Jennifer Lamm

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I have know Bill George since 1972 when he and I worked for the Kent County DPW. George was a valuable employee. He had a great work ethic. Bill and I were both born in 1938 so we had much to talk about. As my Grandmother would say Bill was a good Christian man. My condolence to Bill's family. Robert Scott

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To a kind soul and a gentle spirit I"'ll miss you my friend russell bloomer

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Uncle Bill: I apologize for the time it has taken me to write this. I remember, as a little kid, which is when I spent time with you, the impression I have as I look back at how I always felt important when you would speak with me. You genuinely cared about me. In later years, any time I would speak with you on the phone I, again, had that sense that you were really interested in what I had to say, or how I was doing when you would ask. You had such a gift to make us kids feel like we really mattered and not like “just kids”. You were always so sincere and engaging and made me feel like I mattered to you. One of my fondest memories is when myself, my brother Schatzi, and I want to think some of my other cousins – either Harry’s kids or Ann’s – or both ???? In any event, a group of us kids went over to your house and Diana made tacos. Those tacos, to this day, were the BEST homemade tacos I ever ate. I will never forget that. My "little" brother, Tim, has a nice memory of you from when we saw you at Uncle Harry’s funeral. You knew who he was from when he was a baby; he didn’t remember you. I said “hello” to you and got that warm greeting you were so good at and I introduced Tim to you. Tim was wearing a suit jacket, something he wasn’t real accustomed to wearing, and you didn’t hesitate to reach right over and straighten out his jacket collar; give him a strong pat on the back and walk into the memorial with him. Again, that unique character you had of displaying genuine care shone brightly, as that small act really touched Tim and he remembers it fondly to this day. My brother Schatzi remembers you as a loving, friendly, jolly man. “Aloha Uncle Bill” from Maui, Hawaii. Now, you knew that your big sister Sue Ellen had not seen your sister Ann for about 40 years. Well, talk about amazing timing!! The day you passed, your two sisters were together reunited at Sue Ellen’s home having breakfast together and chatting away - after Jennifer and Ann had spent the previous night. We all, of course, talked a lot that weekend about you and how you were doing. Ann shared that you didn’t want to worry Sue. Your sister Sue says she will miss you and your phone calls. She is SO glad that she had to opportunity to speak to you last year. She remembers years past going down to UCLA to meet you when Michigan State was in the Rose Bowl. (She thinks this particular visit was when she met her niece, your daughter Christie. Sue Ellen sends Christie her love, best wishes for the future, and sincere prayers). She also has a fond memory of visiting at David’s house and on one occasion meeting your adorable tiny dog. Until the next “reunion”, and when I meet up with you, in Heaven, may you rejoice as you bask in the glory of our Lord Jesus. ---Trisha Thobe, daughter of Bill’s sister Sue Ellen Weber, on behalf of Sue Ellen and her children: Bill’s niece and nephews. Trisha Thobe On Behalf of Sue Ellen Weber & Family

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Billy Bob you were a special friend that will long be remembered in the heart of many. You lived your life pleasing and doing for others. Thank-you for your friendship and sharing your family with me, also for the many memories, talks about your life in CA. and everything in between! Love you!! Barbara Boo (same) 😊 Barbara Wood

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Billy Bob I am so glad that I stopped over to see you. You were a special friend, I will never forget you. Thank you for more than a 30 year friendship. Also sharing your family Diana & Kristy. You were truly a treasure. Rest in peace my friend. Love you (Same) Debrah Tubergen

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Dear dad, I Love you and am and always will be very proud of you and will always remember all the things you did for me through my life. We have a lot of good memories. I miss you, you were the best father and friend anyone could have. You always worked so hard so we could go visit family in California and go to Disneyland, Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm and other wonderful places we went to. I enjoyed being on the road traveling with you and sailing on Lake Michigan. Tell Mom I miss her. I look forward to seeing you again in heaven someday. Love you always, your daughter, Christie Christie Skutt

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