Ernest Franklin George

Mr. Ernest Franklin George, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2022 while at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born on January 24, 1929 in Guilford County, a son of the late Charlie Lee and Mary Lawson George.  Ernest was a faithful member of Union Cross Baptist Church for 65 years.  He was known for his many years of involvement with auto racing, beginning in his teens and later in many capacities with Nascar.  Ernest was a dedicated member of the East Coast Flat Head Ford Racing Association.  He served our nation in the United States Army.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Jefferies George; great-grandson, Zachary Andrew Rushing; six brothers; and one sister.

Surviving is his son, Joseph Ernest George (Susan) of Hillsborough; three daughters, Nancy Mae Hunt (Ronnie) of Clemmons, Frances Ann Sink of Kernersville, and Patricia Lynn Martin of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Wallburg with Rev. Steve Ayers officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM at the funeral home, 10301 N. NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem. Memorial gifts may be directed to Union Cross Baptist Church, 4350 High Point Road, Kernersville, NC 27284 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the George family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

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