Obituaries

Jacob David George

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Jacob David George, age 32, passed away Sept. 17, 2014, at his home in Fayetteville, Ark. Jacob was a disabled veteran who had served three tours as a U.S. Army Special Operations combat engineer with Operation Enduring Freedom. After serving, he returned home and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Eventually, his passion led him to become a recording artist, songwriter and public speaker, promoting peace and supporting veterans. He also founded Operation Awareness, an organization that sponsored "A Ride to the End" (ARTTE). This was a group of veterans who pledged to ride bicycles across the country raising awareness until the war ends. Jacob was a recipient of the 2011 Arkansas Peace and Justice Heroes Award for his work with ARTTE. Jacob was born on April 12, 1982; and is survived by his mother, Robin George Mulac of Greenwood, Ark.; father, Jasper George of Birta, Ark.; brother, Jordan George of Fayetteville; sister and brother-in-law, Jasmin and Justin McBride, two nieces, Jaycee and Joslyn McBride, all of Greenwood; and grandmother, Sara Majors, formerly of Danville, Ark. Jacob was also eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new niece, Hazel Jaye McBride, due in December. A memorial Celebration of Life reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville. Feel free to just drop by or stay awhile, and share with us in stories, photos and songs as we remember his life and who he was. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacob's name to the Peace at Home Family Shelter for victims of domestic violence or the Omni Center for Peace, both in Fayetteville, would be appreciated. Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Fayetteville handled the cremation arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published October 1, 2014

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