George Lee Bean, age 85, of Owings, MD died January 30, 2011. He was born April 22, 1925 in Washington, DC to George Lee and Rosa Mae (Higgs) Bean.

He attended St. Peters Catholic school and Eastern High School George enlisted in the United States Navy on June 17, 1942 and was discharged as an Apprentice Seaman on June 30, 1945. After service he returned to Washington and became a police officer obtaining the rank of Sergeant in the 4th Precinct before retiring in 1967 due to a disability.

He and his wife retired to Venice FL in 1969. While in Florida George was a member of the Elks Lodge and was an avid golfer. He had an unprecedented 13 holes in one and had two in one round of golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six sisters.

Surviving are his wife Elizabeth A. Bean a daughter Susan Lee Eells and her husband Richard of Owings, MD a son George L. Bean of Hendersonville, NC; four grandchildren Rick Eells of St. Leonard, Caroline Scanlon and her husband David of Spotsylvania, VA, Christina Schneider and her husband Andy of Huntingtown, MD and Loranne Bean of Brebard, NC and five great grandchildren.

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.