NORWICH – George S. Willey, 71, a long time Norwich resident, passed away Sunday evening, June 23, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
George was born on Dec. 27, 1941 in Jefferson, NJ the son of George A. and Ida M. Poyer Willey. As a young boy he moved with his family to the South New Berlin - Gilbertsville area and was a graduate of the Gilberstville High School. A veteran of the United States Army, George served his country during the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of many service medals including the Bronze Star. George was a long time employee of the Norwich Shoe Co. He began his employment with the company during his high school years and following his service to his country, returned to the company where he remained until they closed where he held the position of supervisor. He then gained enployment with Electron Coil from which he retired.
George was never idle and was considered a master of all trades. He was well liked, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed entertaining. His cooking skills were no secret and his mac and cheese was a big hit. Most of his cooking was done without recipies and no one ever knew the true ingrediants. He was a true movie buff, like to read, enjoyed all kinds of guns and knives, was a nature enthusiast and enjoyed all kinds of animals.
On May 21, 2012 in Norwich he married Nancy Eicke who survives. Beside his wife Nancy of Norwich, he is survived by his children Lindsay Drake and husband Jason, Philip Willey and Alexander Willey, and wife Krystal, all of Norwich, his step-children Cynthia Eicke of Syracuse, Beth Dean and husband Greg of Norwich, and Eric Eicke and wife Julie of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving is his sister Margaret Wheatley of Tulsa, OK, his brother Charles Willey of Cassville, his grandchildren Leighann, Stephen, Ryan and Ariyana, his step-grandchildren Hudson Eicke and Hayden Eicke, nieces and nephews, along with his special friends James Haggerty and Don and Kathy Osborne.
At George’s request there will be no formal services and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Please consider memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.