Obituaries : George A. St. John

George A. St. John

George A. St.John, 47, died July 20, 2010 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Vinton on July 30, 2010 with the Rev. Ronald Sumption officiating. A Flag Presentation will be conducted by Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 of Vinton. Friends may register at service time.

George was born May 23, 1963 in Marengo and from age of seven was raised by his foster mother, Linda Radcliffe. He graduated from Vinton's Washington High School in 1982. George served his nation in the US Army from 1985 to 1989, with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He married Valerie Leach and they were later divorced.

He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Bears fan.

He is survived by his step-son, Christopher (Kim) Leach of North Carolina and their children; his sister, Angie (Brad) Mullenix of Vinton; his brother, Joe Radcliffe of Vinton; foster sister, Christina Ellwood of Vinton; six nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his foster mother, Linda Radcliffe on May 25, 2010.

In lieu of flowers memorials in George's name may be made to the Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 in Vinton.

Condolences may be left for the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com