George Vernon Tweed, Sr., age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Care in Newark, DE after a brief illness. He was born April 11, 1925 in Elkton, MD to the late Norman Ellis Tweed and Ida Rebecca Malin. When George was 17 years old, heContinue Reading
George Vernon Tweed, Sr., age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Care in Newark, DE after a brief illness. He was born April 11, 1925 in Elkton, MD to the late Norman Ellis Tweed and Ida Rebecca Malin.
When George was 17 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and fought in World War II. The ship on which George served, the USS Nevada, was bombed and he was very lucky to survive the attack. After completing his service to his country, George became an Ironworker, and was a member of Ironworkers Local 451, where he worked and served for 42 years.
In his younger years, George enjoyed deer hunting and bowling. He loved to share his stories and knowledge of his beloved “Newark”, and read many books and glossed over many pictures on the history of the town. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and attending their school and sporting events. George was a big fan of Newark High School football and attended all the games in the years when his two grandsons played.
He is survived by his dedicated wife of 63 years, Betty Jo Rector Tweed; his children, daughter Sharon Murphy and husband Kevin, son George “Vernon” Tweed, Jr., and daughter Sheila Eno and husband David; grandsons, Robert Eno and wife Sarah, Kyle Eno and wife Niki, Andrew Murphy and Sean Murphy; great grandchild Magdalynn Grace Eno; and his dog Millie, who was his constant companion.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his grandchildren Bryan and Delanie Tweed.
A service will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 30, 2014 at R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711. Friends and family may visit one hour prior beginning at 10AM. Burial will follow at Newark Cemetery. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.
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