James "Jim" David George

James David George died after an extended illness on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 82 years of age. He was born in Blakely, GA on May 31, 1940, to Lloyd Lamar and Jeanette Tarver George. Jim later attended Blakely Union High School. After graduation, he studied at The University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate from the College of Business Administration (Terry College of Business). Jim was an active member of the fraternity Sigma Nu and remained close to many of his brothers throughout the years. After graduation, Jim married Carole Jean Clifton on December 26, 1961. Carole preceded him in death after being married for 43 years. Jim began his career working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Thomasville and Albany, GA. In 1966, Jim moved his family to Atlanta to work for Alexander & Alexander for the better part of his adult life. In 1989, the Georges built a second home in Lake Oconee, GA, where they would later reside full time. Jim was co-owner and principal of C & J Custom Homes. Over the years, Jim built many custom homes that can still be viewed on the beautiful lake. He was an active member of the Lake Oconee Home Builders Association and a former president of the Home Builders Association of Georgia. Outside of business, Jim devoted much of his energy to his church family. As a member of the First Baptist Church of Greensboro, he served as a deacon. He then was a founding member of Grace Fellowship, where he served as a deacon and Chairman of the Elder Council. An avid hunter and fisherman, Jim loved the outdoors. He shared his love of water sports with all of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and countless others. Jim volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and at Wears Valley Ranch in Sevierville, TN, where he built and designed housing units. Jim served as a mentor and role model to David (Brionna), Divad (Victoria and Nyla), and Ta-Tianna Dewitt. Jim is survived by his wife of 12 years, Glyndell Thompson Porter George. Jim and Glyndell were childhood and lifelong friends. They loved opening their home to family and friends, traveling the U.S., abroad, and, of course, to Athens, GA to cheer on their beloved Bulldogs. He is also survived by daughters: Jelene George Mercer, Lynne George Payne, Lisa George Cochran, and Kristen Porter McDonald (Alec); sons: Robert Cleve Porter, Jr. (Katey) and Brenton Thompson Porter (Kim); grandchildren: Meghan Mercer Deakins (Walker), Jana Payne Webster (Greg), Caroline Mercer Bulger (Daniel), Madison McDonald, Fletcher McDonald (Emily), Julia Porter, Christina Porter, Anna Porter (Beth Cram Porter), Bo Porter, and Willa Kate Porter; great-grandchildren: Blakely Webster, Cooper Webster, Natalie Webster, Davis Webster, Mercer Bulger, James Bulger, Maggie Deakins, Miles Deakins, and Ada McDonald; brother Lamar George; brother-in-law Linton Thompson (Carol); sister-in-law Mary Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Woody Mercer, grandson Brett Cochran, brother-in-law Olin Thompson, and sister-in-law Barbara George. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Fellowship Church: 1971 South Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship with both Doctor Jimmy A. Long and the Reverend Glenn L. Sheppard officiating. The interment will be Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Blakely Cemetery: 751 Chattahoochee Avenue in Blakely, GA 39823. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Grace Fellowship: 1971 S. Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642; First Baptist Church: 790 S. Church Street, Blakely, GA 39823; or International Prayer Ministries: 705-13 SE Melody Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.