Obituary of Terry Lee George Sr.

Terry Lee George Sr., 67, of Niles and previously of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, with his family by his side. Terry was born on July 24, 1953, to the late Fred Ray Jr. and Mary Rose (Northup) George in Dowagiac. In 1971 Terry graduated from Dowagiac High School and later went to work for Premier Tool & Die before moving to Gast Manufacturing where he stayed until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary George, and sisters, Diane George and Sharon George. Terry is survived by his children, Maranda (Ronnie Nickins) George-Owen of Dowagiac and Terry Lee George Jr. of Niles; grandchildren, Terin Lynn (Eric) Garcia, Aleea Renee Rose (Christopher Osmer) Owen, Ashtynn Havannah Marie Webb, Terry Lee George III, Houston Dash George, and Daivon Irving; great-grandchildren, Noah, Aiden, Mateo, and Vadah Raee; siblings, Linda Anderson of Decatur, Sunny (Patricia) George of St. Joseph, Debbie Harris of South Bend; and many extended family members and close friends. Terry has been cremated and his family will be holding a celebration of his life at their home on his birthday.