Obituaries

Jimmie “JD” Dale George

JIMMIE “JD” DALE GEORGE, 71, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence under the care of his family with assistance from Valley Hospice. JD was born on April 2, 1953 in Marietta, OH. He was the son of the late John George and Mildred (Gillette) George. JD served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal with Device, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and the Marksman Rifle Badge. He was a detective and patrolman with the Weirton Police Department for 25 years in addition to the Follansbee Police Department for 5 years. JD was a member of the FOP Lodge #84 and the American Legion, both of Weirton, WV. Many will remember JD for his love of golf especially with his buddies of the Oglebay Men’s Monday Night League and playing Texas Hold’em at the Viking Social Club. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirate fan. In addition to his parents, JD was preceded in death by his nine siblings, Jim, Bill, Tommy and Wilbur Postlewaite, Emma Jones, Katie Hildebrand and Ray, John and Bobby George. JD is survived by his wife of 50 years, Robin (Dodd) George; two children, Jimmie “JJ” John George of Wintersville, OH and Eva George and her companion, Mitch Hiatt of Spencer, WV; five grandchildren: Kodi George and Haley George, both of Pittsburgh, PA, and Emily, Samuel and Daniel James “DJ” George; a brother, Bobby Postlewaite; a sister, Wilma Swartz; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received on Monday, April 29, 2024 and again on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 until the time of the funeral service at the Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg. Interment followed with a police escort by Weirton Police Department to Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg, with Military Honors by the United State Marine Corps and American Legion Post 45. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brooke County Easter Seals, C/o 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.