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Dale Michael “Big Mike” George, 57, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in his residence after a courageous fight with cancer.
Mike was born Oct. 7, 1958, to Dale and Frieda Frock George of Springfield. He was preceeded in death by his father and his father-in-law, Donald Schultz.
Mike will be certainly missed by his loving wife and soulmate Julie (Schultz) George formerly of Prospect, who he married June 10, 1995.
Mike worked in the transportation industry in many roles over his life span; he loved music and played guitar in the praise band at Huntsville United Methodist Church. He and Julie raised and bred German shepherd dogs. Tosha, Marley and Gunner are certainly feeling the loss of their master.
Mike also enjoyed boating at Indian Lake with his family and friends. He loved riding and wrenching on motorcycles. He and Julie provided leadership for the GWRRA motorcycle clubs and raised money for childrens’ charities. His best riding and wrenching buds were Tim Harman and “Harley” Joe Schottelkotte, to whom Big Mike would certainly give the “2 wheels Down” sign to as he rode off on his next adventure with his father in heaven.
Mike is survived by his mother; sister, Kathleen (John) Michel of Marysville; and brothers, James (Diane) George of Friendsville, Tenn., and Paul (Cheri) George of Springfield. Mike will also be missed dearly by his daughter, Leah (Kenneth) Royise of Columbus; sons, Police Officer Austin-Michael George of Baltimore, Md., and Dakota Long George of Huntsville; stepsons, Shane (Tammy) Long of Dayton and Sean (Heather) Long of Marion; grandchildren, Lillian and Kayson Roysie, Audree George and stepgrandchildren, Connor Long, Jailyn, Jaden and Gage Long.
Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. today at the Huntsville United Methodist Church, 6611 Fruit St., Huntsville, where friends may call from 2 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Huntsville United Methodist Church or Springfield Regional Cancer Center, 148 W. North St., Springfield, Ohio 45504. The family would also like to offer a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses for his care.
Arrangements by Jennings Farley Funeral Home & Crematory,West Liberty.