George E. McCreary, 91 of Calvert, MD, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Avon Grove, PA, on August 14, 1923, he was the son of the late George C. and the late Sarah Jane (Pennock) McCreary.  He was the husband of the late Beatrice D. McCreary who passed on Feb. 22, 2007.

Mr. McCreary served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.  He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant, working as an aircraft mechanic for B17 and B24 bombers.  After he returned from service, he worked hard to establish the family farm. He also worked at Chrysler Corp., retiring after many years of service.

Mr. McCreary was a member of North East Church of God, North East, MD.  He enjoyed farming, mowing grass, gardening, flowers, bluegrass music and watching his bird boxes.

Survivors include 4 children: George E. McCreary, Jr. (The late, Diane) of North East, MD, Joanna Fink (Bruce) of Calvert, MD, Deborah MacCauley (Donald) of The Villages, FL and David McCreary (Doris) of Calvert, MD; 8 grandchildren: Eric McCreary, Lindsay Bomba, Ryan Benedetto, Rachele Benedetto, Travis Benedetto, Allison Sites, Justin McCreary and Deanna Benedetto; and 3 great grandchildren: Jaxon Sites, Vivienne Bomba and the late, Kennedy Sites.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at North East Church of God, 302 East Thomas Ave., North East, MD, with  funeral services, conducted by Rev. Ralph Massie beginning at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow services in Rose Bank Cemetery, Calvert, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to Amedisys Hospice or St. Judes Childrens Hospital, both in care of Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 S. Main Street, North East, MD  21901.


 

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