Wednesday, September 16, 2009

George W. Hight (February 7, 1920 - September 14, 2009)

George W. Hight age 89 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:02 A.M. on Monday, September 14, 2009 in the E.R. at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. George was born February 7, 1920 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Garrett & Verna Hight.

George was a Tool Maker by trade and retired from Cadillac Gage in Warren, Michigan in 1984 as a Manufacturing Manager. He served in the Marine Corp in WWII. George was an avid fisherman, hunter and sportsman who loved Michigan’s north woods. He also was an accomplished wood carver.

In addition to his parents, George is also preceded in death by a son, Daniel Hight.

George is survived by his wife, Christy whom he married September 10, 1985; a daughter, Gail (Rick) Berggren and son, Garrett (Kay) Hight both of Michigan; step daughters, Diana Partin of Tipp City and Cathy (Paul) Mikesell of New Madison; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 2 step great granddaughters; and a sister, Norma Persyn of Canton, Michigan.

His wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed to Christy at the house or through http://www.zecharbailey.com/.