Donald Wade George
December 19, 1958 ~ August 4, 2025
Donald Wade George, Jr., affectionately known as Buzz, passed away peacefully at Tranquility Hospice Austell on August 4, 2025, at the age of 66. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sara George, along with his daughters: Kristen George of Powder Springs, GA, and Samantha (Drew) Neese of Dallas, GA. He is also survived by his sisters: Kitty (John) Lawson of McDonough, GA, Peggy (Martin) Grill of Mayo, FL, and Gayle George of Pensacola, FL. He is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews: James (Kristen) Sanders, Michael (Lydia) Grill, Halea (Tim) Cooper, and Danica (Ray) Burns. He was the proud grandfather of Emma Neese and Cooper Neese, and will be deeply missed by numerous friends and extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Southern Cremations and Funerals on Saturday, August 9th, beginning with a viewing at 10:00 AM and a memorial service at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Dr. Jessica Terrell officiating. A reception will follow at the Amberton Community Club, located at 4905 Amberton Dr., Powder Springs, GA 30127. Condolences for the family may be expressed through floral tributes or monetary donations made to the American Heart Association.
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I love you Dad. I will miss you so so much.
You will truly be missed!
Sara, Nicki, and Samantha, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May your many precious memories bring you solace.
Sara deepest heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
I love you so much, Dad. Missing you so much already.
I’ve been trying to find a way to summarize 36 years of marriage but I cannot. As with all long term marriages, we had our ups and downs but I knew he always had my back. Together we raised “two beautiful girls” (his phrase). We were just getting adjusted to me being retired when his heart attack happened. That was Oct. 5, 2024. For the next 10 months, he endured many, many doctors appointments multiple hospitalizations and multiple surgeries. At the end, weak and anemic, he decided he didn’t want any more surgeries and he wanted to enter hospice. In my opinion, it took real courage to make that decision. Rest easy my love. You’ll always be in my heart. 💔
Love, Alisa Coble
With deepest sympathy,
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
“Buzz” will remain in our hearts forever.
Buzz, I think you’d have liked the idea of planting a tree in your name. To the stars and back my brother.