James R. “Jim” George, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash, Ind.

He was born at Floyd County, Ky., on July 22, 1929, to John and Lucile (Davis) George. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and Korea.

He worked in assembly for 13 years at General Motors and 13 years at Checker Cab Co., both at Kalamazoo, Mich. After moving to Indiana he worked for the Indiana State Highway Department until retirement.

Jim would be remembered in North Manchester for the vegetable and fruit market he operated from his home on Beckley Street.

He is survived by three sons; Robert E. (Kelly) George, Lawton, Mich.; Terry (Linda) George, Paw Paw, Mich.; and James Scott (Beth) George, Kalamazoo, Mich.; a daughter: Mary (Keith) Heighton, Lawton, Mich.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by one brother. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester, is handling the arrangements.