One of my favorite pictures is of Jewel Columbus George (February 17, 1911-December 10, 1996) from near Centerville in Yell County around 1915. Young Jewel is wearing overalls with a tie. He has a toy “hunting dog,” his hunting “horse,” and a BIG gun.
His obituary read “Lived in Bakersfield for the past 48 years. Born 2-17-1911, Yell County, Centerville, Arkansas. 85 years old. Died 12-10-1996. He was the son of the late Christopher Columbus George and Rebecca Jane (Watt) George. He was married to the late Regina McCarrell George. Survived by one daughter Dorotha W. Orwig, Seven Valleys, PA., two sons Richard L. George of Wofford Heights, CA, and William P. George of Bakersfield, CA. 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 step-brother Opal Smith of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. George was formerly a member of Eagles, Elks, International Association of Machinest Woodman of the World and served as a Boy Scout leader. He retired from Kern Valve Service. Memorial services will be held at graveside at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday December 21, 1996 at 11:00 a.m.”
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