George E. Gullion age 83 of West Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Gullion was born in Carrollton, KY on September 28, 1923 to the late John and Fay Banta Gullion. Mr. Gullion served in the United States Navy in World War II. He worked 40 years as a teacher and coach in the West Palm Beach Public School System. After retirement and moving to Ashe County he worked as a teacher at the Career Center for several years. Mr. Gullion loved to garden and watch basketball, and baseball. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and was always dedicated to his family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Gullion is survived by:
Wife: Betty Jo Gullion
Son: Bill Gullion and wife Magna of Florida
Daughters: Faye Martin and husband Patrick of Warrensville, NC
Emily Pestrak and husband Tom of West Jefferson, NC
Georgia Bryant of Florida
Paula Riggs of Fleetwood, NC
Sisters: Lucy Branson of Ohio
Betty Sue Gullion of Kentucky
5 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren several nieces and nephews.
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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.