Jimmie Darrel George

Jimmie George, 82, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO, 64055. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Cainsville Christian Church, Cainsville, MO. Jimmie was born on October 16, 1933 in Cainsville, MO to Shelvie and Ruby George. He married Virginia Barritt on October 11, 1954. He worked for B/E Aerospace until retirement and then worked for Sommers Sales. In Jimmie’s free time he enjoyed gardening, baseball, the MU Tigers, and hunting, especially for mushrooms. He also proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of American Legion Post 257 in Cainsville, MO. Jimmie will be remembered by his wife Virginia of the home; sons Steve George and wife Pam of Blue Springs, MO, Michael George of Independence, MO; daughter Becky Humm and husband Michael of Independence, MO; sister Sally Clark and husband Larry of Des Moines, IA; and 4 grandchildren Steven George, James George, Randall George, and Taylor Jessup. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and his son Randy George.