Luther Jay George, Jr.

Luther Jay George, Jr., age 73, a Smithville, TN resident and Warren County native was born November 19, 1944 and passed away August 25, 2018 in St. Thomas West Hospital following an extended illness.He was a retired truck driver, member of the Baptist Church and son of the late Luther Jay George, Sr. and Gladys Malone George. Mr. George was married May 4, 1963 to Linda Lee Scott George who preceded him in death.Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Luther Jay George, III and Vickie of Beech Grove, TN, Marty George and Angela of the Green Hill Community; four grandchildren, Ashley Rains, Luther Jay George, IV, Christopher George and Gracie George; seven great-grandchildren, Brookelyn George, Autumn Newby, Dalton George, Dodge George, McKenna George, Lakelyn George and Braelyn George; brothers, Pokie George, Billy Don George, Ivan Rhea George and David Lee George all of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Pokie George to officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at High’s.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.