George M. Webb
Born June 3, 1929
George M. Webb, age 86, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Born in Baltimore, MD on June 3, 1929, Mr. Webb was a son of the late Martin and Emma (Gifford) Webb. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. A skilled crane operator by trade, Mr. Webb made his career with Westinghouse in Lester, PA, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.
He was a member of the former Rose Hill Vets Club in New Castle and the Police Fire Rod & Gun Club in Swanwyck. Mr. Webb enjoyed traveling to the beach and spent many happy times there. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend and will be very dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Hoffman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Joan E. (Watkins) Webb; sons, Ronald Webb (Sylvia) of Bear, DE, Gary Webb of Delaware City, DE, Larry Webb (Roxanne) of Milford, DE and George Webb (Melanie) of New Castle, DE; brother, Robert Webb of Orlando, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of the Heartland Hospice House for the exceptional care they provided to Mr. Webb during his time there.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday morning, May 20, 2016, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Webb’s memory may be made to Heartland Hospice, 256 Chapman Rd., Ste. 102, Newark, DE 19702.
Christine Kirkwood-Thomas
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Hugs & Love, Chrissy
Wayne, Libby, Pete, nicki & Camden
Please accept our sincere condolences. Georges (Pop) was a wonderful man end a great friend. We will miss him. Love the Kopps
Phil young
Ron georgie, joan alan sorry for your loss i had many great times with the old man down at steamboat landing having a few beers that yukie piels. I will always cherish those memories
Bruce & Theresa "CiCi" Taylor
Hello Ron & Silvia. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renee taschner
Ron,
My deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Renee Taschner
Rick Goodman
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your family.
Stanford B Downward Jr
Ron,
Our Prayers are with you…….
Stan & Colleen
Kitty
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your father George. Prayers and thoughts be with you and your family.