GARTRELL, George

Age 82, of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 19, 2024. George is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, MaryAnn; parents, Wilbur & Lois Gartrell; aunt and uncle, Albert & Becky Gartrell. George worked over 30 years as Deputy Manager for the Department of Energy at the Mound Laboratories\EG&G. He was an avid collector of guns, John Deere tractors, and loved farming. George was also an Ohio State fanatic. He is survived by his children, Georgeana Gartrell (Doug Hanson), Michael Gartrell (Kristin), and Shannon Hale Gartrell; special granddaughter, Helen “Ellie” Gartrell; grandson, David Gartrell; cousin, Barb (Don) Williams and their children, Dawnett Lawther, Abby Williams, and Carrie Hutson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22 at GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE, OH. Funeral services, officiated by deacon Joe Subler, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23 at the funeral home with interment to follow in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to either Hospice of Dayton, American Cancer Society or any local Animal Shelter.