George Mcnary

Clyde, George Harold McNary, 76, of Wauchula, FL and Clyde, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. He was born February 12, 1932 in Lawrenceville, IL to George W. and Carrie McNary. George was in the US Army, stationed in Granite City, IL at the Army Engineering Depot. He began his career as a contractor in home construction in 1959 in Zion, IL. In 1972, George and his wife, Norma moved to Wauchula, FL where they constructed and still own the Colonial Arms Motel complex. George held licenses in the state of Florida as a general contractor, plumbing contractor, and electrical contractor. He also owned a plant nursery in Wauchula for many years. In 1986 they began construction on the 265-site Wagon Wheel RV Park. George also began development of a 92-acre subdivision in Clyde, NC known as Wesley Creek Estates where he and his wife vacationed in the summers. George loved and served the Lord. He attended Charlie Creek Faith Baptist Church in Hardee County, FL and Fines Creek Memorial Baptist Church in Clyde, NC. He was a former director and diligent worker of the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce. George was preceded in death by his father, George W., mother Carrie, and brother, Marle Dee McNary. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Norma; two sisters, Carol Jane (John) Hamilton and June (Pete) Waggoner of Lawrenceville, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Fines Creek Memorial Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville is in charge of arrangements.

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