Jerry Dan George, Sr., 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on February 6, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 12, 1935 in Steel, MO he was the loving son of the late Thomas and Viola Williams George.

Jerry was the loving husband of the late Betty Jo George who he married on January 18, 1958 and who preceded him in death on June 3, 2010.

Jerry is survived by his children; Jerry Dan George, Jr. (Debbie), Roxanne Marie George both of Lexington Park, MD, Michael D. George of St. Austine, Fl, Lisa Kavaky (David) of Dover, DL, 8 grandchildren; Michael Patrick Ryan, Michael David George, Jr. Nicole Elizabeth-Susanne George, Thomas Daniel George, Kenton Kavacky, Ashley Kavacky, and Ryan Katz, and 4 great-grandchildren; Eric Stuart Risbon, Lucille Elizabeth George, Alyssa George, and Baby Tennyson. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Elizabeth Ann George.

Jerry graduated from Campbell High School, CA in 1953 and went on to serve in the United Stated Navy May 6, 1965 to January 7, 1971, while serving in the Navy he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award), he retired from the United States Navy in 1977. He worked at the United States Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD as a Test Pilot School Instructor, retiring in 2011.

Jerry moved to St. Mary's County, MD in 1978 and worked as an Air Craft Mechanic for the United Stated Navy.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Larry Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers: Michael D. George Sr., Michael D. George, Jr., Danny George, Daniel George, David Kavaky, and Kenton Kavaky.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington, MD 20653.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.