Laforest George

LAFOREST GEORGE Collierville, TN - Laforest Aloysius George (Laf) went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 29, 2015. He was born July 20, 1954, in Natchez, Mississippi to Vernon and Mildred Robbins George. He was a long time resident of Tupelo and at the time of his death he was a resident of Collierville, Tennessee where he was an active member of his beloved Grace Crossing Church. He enjoyed a career in sales and marketing. Laf was a 1972 graduate of South Natchez High School where he lettered in football and tennis and was a member of the Order of Demolay and a graduate of the University of Mississippi in Social Work. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Laf George was larger than life, any and all that encountered him could see his childlike spirit and giving nature emanating through his smile and infectious laughter. An exceptional man with the biggest heart, he saw the need in others and if possible would fulfill that need. He always believed there were two types of people in the world, givers or takers. Laf was a giver who never met a stranger in his life. While living in Tupelo, he was very active in philanthropy, Boy Scouts of America and served as a Gum Tree Festival organizer. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoyed all things nature, and served as state president of Ducks Unlimited. But his biggest love was for his family and his pets. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Jane Duckworth George of Collierville, Tennessee; son, Laforest Andrew George of Myrtle; sister, Melody George Logan (Rob) of Clinton and their children, Lee, Alex, Reese and Kaitlin ; brother-in-law, Sam Duckworth (Linda) and their children, Emily and Laura; niece, Elizabeth George Crnkovich; two nephews, Ryan Stateler and Brandon Stateler (Kristen). Preceded in death by his parents; his step-son, Charles Austin Little; two brothers, Vernon F. George and Joseph T. George; nephew, Faris George. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues. A private family graveside will follow at Zion Cemetery in Pontotoc County. Pallbearers will be his son, Andrew George, nephews, Lee Logan, Alex Logan, brother-in-law, Sam Duckworth, friends, David Reynolds and Kirk Goza. Honorary pallbearer will be nephew, Reese Logan. Visitation will be 5 - 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Crossing Church, 10576 Collierville Rd. Collierville, TN 38017. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome . com