James Joseph George, Sr.

James Joseph George, Sr., 56, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 24th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on March 9, 1968, he was a son of Gloria (Motko) George, of Mar Lin, and Thomas George, husband of Linda, of Pottsville.

Married February 14, 2014, he was the husband of Jodi Lynn (Lafferty) George.

He was a 1986 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. A stellar athlete, Jim was a member of several sports teams and served as team captain of the football team.

Jim was a member of the Seltzer Gun Club.

He was employed as a maintenance technician for the Pottsville Housing Authority.

Jim was an amazing father who gave great bear hugs. He loved gardening, cooking, and hosting his friends and family especially during the holidays.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jim is also survived by two children: James George, Jr., companion of Aubrey Evans, Pottsville, & Kevin George, fiancée of Claudia Palatino, Minersville. He recently gained the title of “Poppy” when he became a grandfather to his newly born grandson, James George, III. He is also survived by two step-sons: Shane Auman, husband of Jasmine, NY, & Dakota Robertson, Pottsville, six siblings: Thomas George, companion of Megan Souchak, Mar Lin, Michael George, Philadelphia, Paul George, Arlington, VA, Christine Benke, wife of Chip, Oxford, PA, John George, husband of MitLynn, Pine Grove, & David George, fiancée of Kelly Houtz, Marlin, mother of his children, Kimberly George, Pottsville, and several nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Jim was the proud dog dad to his beloved canine companions: Luna, Sully, Bean, & Lady.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 30th at 11 AM at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Father James Stokes officiating. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306 or to your local SPCA.