Jacob George's Obituary
Jacob David George, age 32 passed away September 17th, 2014 at his home in Fayetteville, AR. Jacob was a disabled veteran who had served 3 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 12th, 1982 and is survived by his mother Robin George Mulac of Greenwood, AR, father Jasper George of Birta, AR, brother Jordan George of Fayetteville, sister and brother-in-law Jasmin and Justin McBride, 2 nieces Jaycee and Joslyn McBride all of Greenwood and grandmother Sara Majors formerly of Danville, AR. 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, October 5th, from 11 am - 3 pm 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.
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