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Born: February 22, 1940
Died: May 26, 2022
George Elmer Sours
February 22, 1940 - May 26, 2022
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George Elmer Sours, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health.
Born on February 22, 1940 in his home in Goshen Township, Ohio, George was the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Miller) Sours.
George attended Midvale High S…
George Elmer Sours, age 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health.
Born on February 22, 1940 in his home in Goshen Township, Ohio, George was the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Miller) Sours.
George attended Midvale High School before he joined the US Army and honorably served his country. He was a truck driver for many years and a proud member of Teamsters Local Union 92. He retired from Baker Hi-way Express. Through those years of driving truck, he discovered many places that served “Good eats” and enjoyed sharing the information with anyone who might be traveling in the area of these establishments. After retiring he drove vans for S.E.A. for several years.
George was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching OSU football, Cleveland sports teams and especially Indian Valley sports. George never met a stranger and he was probably happiest just spending time with friends and families, drinking a cold beer and sharing stories.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and companion, Virginia “Ginger” Daniels; children, Lynette (Larry) Kopp of Midvale, Julie (Scott) Kerns of Tuscarawas and Alan Sours of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, “Grandpa’s Little Brats,” Brittany, Trevor, Joey, Kenadi, Kami and Brynli; and great-grandchildren, Brylie and Aaden; his siblings, Nina Sours, Elva Johnson, David Sours and twin sister, Martha Hobart; and many special friends, extended family members and former family members who remained friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Benton Sours, Charles Sours and Frannie Day.
The family will greet guests on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 4 to 7 PM in Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastor Larry Malterer will lead a funeral service on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover with New Philadelphia VFW rendering military honors.
Memorial contributions in George’s name may be directed to Indian Valley Athletic Boosters, P.O. Box 664, Gnadenhutten, Ohio 44629.
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Prayers for the family. I am so sorry for your loss George was always good to be around
I remember Uncle George watching football with my Dad May he Rest In Peace Holly
Al, and your entire family, have our deepest sympathy and prayers. May your dad rest in peace.
Sending love and heartfelt sympathies from the entire Hobart and Fleming families.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. So sorry to hear of his passing. We shared so many good times with him. He will be missed. David and Marsha West
To Family and Friends, Many hours spent in Mike’s barbershop laughing and reminiscing about the good ole days. He was a very good friend of my dad and I have lots of good thoughts of George. One of the true “good guys”. God Bless!
So sorry about George's passing. A friend long ago some great memory' God Bless his family.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of George Elmer Sours, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, George Elmer Sours, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our love and prayers for George's family, in the loss of one of the finest drivers that I ever knew, during our "trucking" days. But over and above that, George was great friend.
Lynette, Julie, and Alan, I am so sad to hear that Uncle George has passed. I will miss his beautiful blue eyes and all the funny jokes he used to tell. He never seemed to be in a bad mood and made any room he walked into more special.
To Lynette, Julie, Alan and your families. I’m very sorry for your loss. George will be truly missed. I’ll miss his smile and all the snarky remarks we made to each other. George was a good guy. God Bless you all. Love Ann.
Lynette and family, we were so sorry to read of your father's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Aden and Judy Schrock
We are so sorry for your loss. George was such a sweet and caring man.
Lynette,Larry and family. Sorry to hear of your Father- Father in law and Grandpa's passing.
I am sorry for your loss, George was a great guy and fun to work with, he worked with my dad at SEA, I heard some funny stories about him. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
I am sorry for your loss! In a much better place now! God bless! Todd Trimble
So sorry to hear about Google he was a great man. Not only his family he loved but had a lot of good friends that loved him dearly. I will miss you George fly high and God bless him and his family at this time. Hug's to u all.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL
My sympathy and prayers for the Sours family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of George, we will always remember his years of driving truck and telling stories. Thoughts and prayers to the family…
I am so very sorry for the family's loss. Keeping all in prayer.
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for your family!
So sorry for your loss. I will be keeping the family in my prayers.
Service Information
Visitation Information
Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
End Time: 7:00 pm
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
Address:
116 Second Street NE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663Service Information
Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory
Address:
116 Second Street NE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, 44663Cemetery Information
Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
Donation Information
Indian Valley Athletic Boosters
PO Box 130
Gnadenhutten, Ohio 44629
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Condolences for George Sours
On behalf of the Geib Family and Staff, we offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We are honored to have been called upon to serve your family.
Prayers for the family. I am so sorry for your loss George was always good to be around
I remember Uncle George watching football with my Dad May he Rest In Peace Holly
Al, and your entire family, have our deepest sympathy and prayers. May your dad rest in peace.
Sending love and heartfelt sympathies from the entire Hobart and Fleming families.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. So sorry to hear of his passing. We shared so many good times with him. He will be missed. David and Marsha West
To Family and Friends, Many hours spent in Mike’s barbershop laughing and reminiscing about the good ole days. He was a very good friend of my dad and I have lots of good thoughts of George. One of the true “good guys”. God Bless!
So sorry about George's passing. A friend long ago some great memory' God Bless his family.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of George Elmer Sours, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, George Elmer Sours, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our love and prayers for George's family, in the loss of one of the finest drivers that I ever knew, during our "trucking" days. But over and above that, George was great friend.
Lynette, Julie, and Alan, I am so sad to hear that Uncle George has passed. I will miss his beautiful blue eyes and all the funny jokes he used to tell. He never seemed to be in a bad mood and made any room he walked into more special.
To Lynette, Julie, Alan and your families. I’m very sorry for your loss. George will be truly missed. I’ll miss his smile and all the snarky remarks we made to each other. George was a good guy. God Bless you all. Love Ann.
Lynette and family, we were so sorry to read of your father's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Aden and Judy Schrock
We are so sorry for your loss. George was such a sweet and caring man.
Lynette,Larry and family. Sorry to hear of your Father- Father in law and Grandpa's passing.
I am sorry for your loss, George was a great guy and fun to work with, he worked with my dad at SEA, I heard some funny stories about him. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
I am sorry for your loss! In a much better place now! God bless! Todd Trimble
So sorry to hear about Google he was a great man. Not only his family he loved but had a lot of good friends that loved him dearly. I will miss you George fly high and God bless him and his family at this time. Hug's to u all.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL
My sympathy and prayers for the Sours family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of George, we will always remember his years of driving truck and telling stories. Thoughts and prayers to the family…
I am so very sorry for the family's loss. Keeping all in prayer.
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for your family!
So sorry for your loss. I will be keeping the family in my prayers.
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