George C. Florea

Pekin- George C. Florea, 100, of Pekin, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Unity Point Health Pekin.

He was born on November 15, 1918 in Fairview, Illinois, to Cyrus and Clana (Sherman) Florea

George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy (Murphy) Florea, whom he married on September 8, 1956 in Canton.

Also surviving are three children, Lisa (John) Watkins, of Pekin, Walter (Jane) Florea, of Rockford, and Marvin Florea, of Canton, and four grandchildren, Bill (Rachel), April. Erica, and Austin.

George is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dean Florea and Virgil Florea, and one sister Ruth Smysor.

George was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was inducted and active from February 1940 to May of 1941, he was later honorably discharged in August of 1942. George first worked for Caterpillar for 10 years, he then worked 25 years for television station 19 ABC,  he later worked as a home building contractor in the Canton area retiring after 12 years. He also enjoyed restoring cars.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Foster Cemetery in Rural Fairview at 10:00 a.m. the Reverend Micah Garnett will officiate the service.

Military rites will be rendered at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Kidney Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 235 Morton, IL 61550.

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is assisting with arrangements.

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