David C. George
DAVID C. GEORGE, 84, DIES SUDDENLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Plano Star Courier, March 3, 1949
David C. George, 84 years, one month and 10 days, one of Plano’s and South Collin’s best known and highly esteemed citizens, died suddenly about 5:45 o’clock Saturday afternoon. He closed his hardware business, and was enroute home, when he was stricken in front of his house.
Mr. George came here in 1886 from Lincoln County, Tennessee, where he was born January 16, 1865. For a few years after coming to Plano, he was employed in the grocery store of the late J. S. Dickerson and for 16 years was a member of the hardware firm of Philpot and George. He then went into the hardware business for himself and continued in that business until his passing.
He had been in the hardware business 56 years and it is believed that he was dean of hardware men in Texas in point of continuous years of service. He was also the oldest business man in Plano in point of service.
For 51 years he was a regular attendant at the 1st Methodist Church and Sunday school and for several years taught the men’s Bible Class of that church. He had also served as usher and in various other official church capacities.
Only a few weeks ago his Pastor, Reverend H. J. H. Ellzey paid him tribute as being the oldest member of that church and one of its most faithful members.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the family home 1116 16th Street at 10:30 o’clock Monday morning, with burial following in the Plano Mutual Cemetery with Harrington’s Funeral Home in charge. Services were conducted by Reverend H. J. H. Ellzey, pastor of the 1st Methodist Church, Reverend Lenton L. Poss, pastor of the 1st Christian Church; and Reverend D. W. Nicholas of Cooper, formerly of Plano.
Members of the choirs of the 1st Methodist and the 1st Christian Churches furnished music at the services.
Pallbearers were: Lester Floyd, H. D. Hays, Millard Price, H. C. Fortner, W. D. Haggard, O. F. Wilson, Mitchell Jacobs and W. G. Carlisle.
Mr. George was the son of the late James N. George and Palestine McGuire George.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Verner George and 3 sons, Mack George and Thomas H. George, both of Plano, and Joseph F. George of Houston. A daughter, Ruby, preceded him to the grave several years ago.
The floral offering was both profuse and beautiful, and attested the love and esteem in which he was held by his multitudes of friends and acquaintances.
D. C. George will be missed, but his influence for good will continue forever.
D. C. George was a good man.
This paper joins with his many friends in extending condolence to his family in this dark hour of sorrow.
Plano Star Courier, March 3, 1949
David C. George, 84 years, one month and 10 days, one of Plano’s and South Collin’s best known and highly esteemed citizens, died suddenly about 5:45 o’clock Saturday afternoon. He closed his hardware business, and was enroute home, when he was stricken in front of his house.
Mr. George came here in 1886 from Lincoln County, Tennessee, where he was born January 16, 1865. For a few years after coming to Plano, he was employed in the grocery store of the late J. S. Dickerson and for 16 years was a member of the hardware firm of Philpot and George. He then went into the hardware business for himself and continued in that business until his passing.
He had been in the hardware business 56 years and it is believed that he was dean of hardware men in Texas in point of continuous years of service. He was also the oldest business man in Plano in point of service.
For 51 years he was a regular attendant at the 1st Methodist Church and Sunday school and for several years taught the men’s Bible Class of that church. He had also served as usher and in various other official church capacities.
Only a few weeks ago his Pastor, Reverend H. J. H. Ellzey paid him tribute as being the oldest member of that church and one of its most faithful members.
Largely attended funeral services were held at the family home 1116 16th Street at 10:30 o’clock Monday morning, with burial following in the Plano Mutual Cemetery with Harrington’s Funeral Home in charge. Services were conducted by Reverend H. J. H. Ellzey, pastor of the 1st Methodist Church, Reverend Lenton L. Poss, pastor of the 1st Christian Church; and Reverend D. W. Nicholas of Cooper, formerly of Plano.
Members of the choirs of the 1st Methodist and the 1st Christian Churches furnished music at the services.
Pallbearers were: Lester Floyd, H. D. Hays, Millard Price, H. C. Fortner, W. D. Haggard, O. F. Wilson, Mitchell Jacobs and W. G. Carlisle.
Mr. George was the son of the late James N. George and Palestine McGuire George.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Verner George and 3 sons, Mack George and Thomas H. George, both of Plano, and Joseph F. George of Houston. A daughter, Ruby, preceded him to the grave several years ago.
The floral offering was both profuse and beautiful, and attested the love and esteem in which he was held by his multitudes of friends and acquaintances.
D. C. George will be missed, but his influence for good will continue forever.
D. C. George was a good man.
This paper joins with his many friends in extending condolence to his family in this dark hour of sorrow.
