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George W. Frison

January 24, 1932 ~ September 21, 2016 (age 84) 84 Years Old

George Frison Obituary

George W. Frison was born on January 24, 1932 in Kingstree, South Carolina
He migrated to Philadelphia with his parents. George attended the Philadelphia Public School System.
George enlisted in the United States Army, and when he returned home to Philadelphia he met and married Vernetta Rivers. This union was blessed with 2 sons George and Garnett. Later in life Vernetta and George separated. George continued to raise his two twin sons with the help of Pauline A. Thormond.

George was a hard worker, he worked for the City of Philadelphia for 33 years. George continued to working hard always looking for the better things in life.

George loved hid cigars and big black Cadillac, his favorite songs were by the Temptations "Keep on Walking and don't look back" and "Treat her like a lady". His all time favorite was by Sam Cooke "A Change Gonna Come".

George leaves to mourn his sons George and Garnette Frison, three granddaughters Michelle, Shamyia, and Kisha, two grandsons Derrick and Donte, and nine great grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Visitation
Thursday, October 6, 2016
10:00 AM 10/6/2016 10:00:00 AM
Wescott Funeral Home

1701 W. Hunting Park Ave.
PO Box 9864
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Wescott Funeral Home
1701 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia 19140 PA
United States
Service
Thursday, October 6, 2016
11:00 AM 10/6/2016 11:00:00 AM
Wescott Funeral Home

1701 W. Hunting Park Ave.
PO Box 9864
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Wescott Funeral Home
1701 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia 19140 PA
United States
Location

Washington Crossing National Cemetery Final Resting Place

830 Highland, Road
Newtown, Pa 18940

830 Highland, Road Newtown 18940 Pa
United States

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