July 28 1945 October 30 2022
Obituary Please share a memory of Rev. William to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Rev. William Ricardo George, Sr., 77 of Gainesville, FL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Rev. George was born on July 28, 1945 in Gainesville, FL to Tressie, Sr. and Pearl (Broome) George. He served in the US Army and retired from the Malcom Randall Veterans Administration Hospital after twenty-eight years of service. Rev. George became the beloved Pastor of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church in Alachua, FL, where he served faithfully for twenty-two years. He was the owner of Ricardo George’s Restaurant and Store. He leaves to mourn and cherish his everlasting memory; his daughter, Inga Gwaltney (Scott) of Gainesville, FL; brothers, Tressie George, Jr. of Gainesville, FL and Daniel George of Washington, DC; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous other relatives and caring friends. Visitation for Rev. George will be Friday, November 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, 9975 NW 143rd Street, Alachua, FL 32615. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 630 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, Rev. Michael Frazier, Pastor. Interment will follow immediately in Newnansville Cemetery (Alachua, FL) Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Chestnut Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. To offer online condolences to the family and to order floral arrangements, please visit www.chestnutfh.com/obituary/ricardogeorge. Any questions may be directed to 855-5-CHESTNUT or admin@chestnutfh.com. “A CHESTNUT SERVICE” To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rev. William, please visit our floral store. Read more
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rev William Ricardo George Sr July 28 1945 October 30 2022.
Chestnut Funeral Home – Gainesville
Death notice for the town of: Gainesville, state: Florida