George Wesley Bilbo
JUNE 17, 1939 – NOVEMBER 4, 2022
George Wesley Bilbo was born on June 17, 1939, in Lumberton, MS. He was the son of Herman and Allie Mae Bilbo. George was a devoted follower of Christ, a loving family man, and a talented craftsman and singer.
George married the love of his life, Ilene, in 1963 and they were married for almost sixty years. George and Ilene were best friends and soulmates; a perfect example of love and devotion for their large family and many dear friends.
George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was forever a believer in Semper Fidelis, always being faithful to his country and fellow Marines. After leaving the Marines in 1961, George went to work at Freeport-McMoran in 1965 and retired as a plant operator in 1994. In his free time, he was a talented carpenter, building multiple houses and furnishings, many of them for his family, over the years. He loved to sing, and even recorded a few albums, which will be treasured by his loved ones in the years to come. George and Ilene loved visiting their home in Tennessee and traveling across the country together. George also enjoyed time with his family, which often involved many laughs and stories from the past.
George is survived by his wife, Ilene; his five children, Natalie Cameron (Charles), Veronica Cameron (Lyndon), Matthew Bilbo (Jennifer), Roslyn Mina (Ricky), and Graven Bilbo; his nephew, Danny Kratz (Susan); his ten grandchildren, Lacy Lawler (Sam), Cody Cameron (Whitney), Corrie Cameron, Nathan Cameron (Amanda), Auna Bilbo, Allie Bilbo, Amanda Riley, Casey Mina, Alex Kratz, and Kristen Lee; his eleven great-grandchildren, Cameron Lawler (Olivia), Aubrey Lawler, Christian Cameron, Charlie Cameron, Kylee Cameron, Amelia Cameron, Lance Cameron, Steven Baker, RJ Baker, Jasmine Baker, and Kimberly Baker; his three great-great-grandchildren, Valerie Cameron, Stella Cameron, and Archie Cameron; his two sisters, Carolyn Fowler and Millie Bond; and special friends, Keith and Julie Roussel, and Merida and Allie Watts. George loved others deeply and is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear family friends as well. George was admired by and influenced so many people throughout his lifetime, and the world is a better place because of it.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Allie Mae; his son, Lanny "Brooster" Pittman; and his grandson, Shawn Mina.
George will be remembered for many things, especially his devotion to his Savior, his commitment to family and friends, his love of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, his humor and quick wit, his laugh and smile, his engaging stories, and his kind spirit. As a family friend said, "There's never been a finer man than George. He was the example we all tried to live up to."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in George's memory to The Parkinson's Foundation, The Marine Toys for Tots, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Graveside services will be held at Baxterville Baptist Church Cemetery (625 Gulf Camp Road, Lumberton, MS) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private visitation one hour prior to the services.
JUNE 17, 1939 – NOVEMBER 4, 2022
George Wesley Bilbo was born on June 17, 1939, in Lumberton, MS. He was the son of Herman and Allie Mae Bilbo. George was a devoted follower of Christ, a loving family man, and a talented craftsman and singer.
George married the love of his life, Ilene, in 1963 and they were married for almost sixty years. George and Ilene were best friends and soulmates; a perfect example of love and devotion for their large family and many dear friends.
George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was forever a believer in Semper Fidelis, always being faithful to his country and fellow Marines. After leaving the Marines in 1961, George went to work at Freeport-McMoran in 1965 and retired as a plant operator in 1994. In his free time, he was a talented carpenter, building multiple houses and furnishings, many of them for his family, over the years. He loved to sing, and even recorded a few albums, which will be treasured by his loved ones in the years to come. George and Ilene loved visiting their home in Tennessee and traveling across the country together. George also enjoyed time with his family, which often involved many laughs and stories from the past.
George is survived by his wife, Ilene; his five children, Natalie Cameron (Charles), Veronica Cameron (Lyndon), Matthew Bilbo (Jennifer), Roslyn Mina (Ricky), and Graven Bilbo; his nephew, Danny Kratz (Susan); his ten grandchildren, Lacy Lawler (Sam), Cody Cameron (Whitney), Corrie Cameron, Nathan Cameron (Amanda), Auna Bilbo, Allie Bilbo, Amanda Riley, Casey Mina, Alex Kratz, and Kristen Lee; his eleven great-grandchildren, Cameron Lawler (Olivia), Aubrey Lawler, Christian Cameron, Charlie Cameron, Kylee Cameron, Amelia Cameron, Lance Cameron, Steven Baker, RJ Baker, Jasmine Baker, and Kimberly Baker; his three great-great-grandchildren, Valerie Cameron, Stella Cameron, and Archie Cameron; his two sisters, Carolyn Fowler and Millie Bond; and special friends, Keith and Julie Roussel, and Merida and Allie Watts. George loved others deeply and is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear family friends as well. George was admired by and influenced so many people throughout his lifetime, and the world is a better place because of it.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Allie Mae; his son, Lanny "Brooster" Pittman; and his grandson, Shawn Mina.
George will be remembered for many things, especially his devotion to his Savior, his commitment to family and friends, his love of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, his humor and quick wit, his laugh and smile, his engaging stories, and his kind spirit. As a family friend said, "There's never been a finer man than George. He was the example we all tried to live up to."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in George's memory to The Parkinson's Foundation, The Marine Toys for Tots, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Graveside services will be held at Baxterville Baptist Church Cemetery (625 Gulf Camp Road, Lumberton, MS) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private visitation one hour prior to the services.
George Wesley Bilbo
JUNE 17, 1939 – NOVEMBER 4, 2022
George Wesley Bilbo was born on June 17, 1939, in Lumberton, MS. He was the son of Herman and Allie Mae Bilbo. George was a devoted follower of Christ, a loving family man, and a talented craftsman and singer.
George married the love of his life, Ilene, in 1963 and they were married for almost sixty years. George and Ilene were best friends and soulmates; a perfect example of love and devotion for their large family and many dear friends.
George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was forever a believer in Semper Fidelis, always being faithful to his country and fellow Marines. After leaving the Marines in 1961, George went to work at Freeport-McMoran in 1965 and retired as a plant operator in 1994. In his free time, he was a talented carpenter, building multiple houses and furnishings, many of them for his family, over the years. He loved to sing, and even recorded a few albums, which will be treasured by his loved ones in the years to come. George and Ilene loved visiting their home in Tennessee and traveling across the country together. George also enjoyed time with his family, which often involved many laughs and stories from the past.
George is survived by his wife, Ilene; his five children, Natalie Cameron (Charles), Veronica Cameron (Lyndon), Matthew Bilbo (Jennifer), Roslyn Mina (Ricky), and Graven Bilbo; his nephew, Danny Kratz (Susan); his ten grandchildren, Lacy Lawler (Sam), Cody Cameron (Whitney), Corrie Cameron, Nathan Cameron (Amanda), Auna Bilbo, Allie Bilbo, Amanda Riley, Casey Mina, Alex Kratz, and Kristen Lee; his eleven great-grandchildren, Cameron Lawler (Olivia), Aubrey Lawler, Christian Cameron, Charlie Cameron, Kylee Cameron, Amelia Cameron, Lance Cameron, Steven Baker, RJ Baker, Jasmine Baker, and Kimberly Baker; his three great-great-grandchildren, Valerie Cameron, Stella Cameron, and Archie Cameron; his two sisters, Carolyn Fowler and Millie Bond; and special friends, Keith and Julie Roussel, and Merida and Allie Watts. George loved others deeply and is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear family friends as well. George was admired by and influenced so many people throughout his lifetime, and the world is a better place because of it.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Allie Mae; his son, Lanny "Brooster" Pittman; and his grandson, Shawn Mina.
George will be remembered for many things, especially his devotion to his Savior, his commitment to family and friends, his love of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, his humor and quick wit, his laugh and smile, his engaging stories, and his kind spirit. As a family friend said, "There's never been a finer man than George. He was the example we all tried to live up to."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in George's memory to The Parkinson's Foundation, The Marine Toys for Tots, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Graveside services will be held at Baxterville Baptist Church Cemetery (625 Gulf Camp Road, Lumberton, MS) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private visitation one hour prior to the services.
JUNE 17, 1939 – NOVEMBER 4, 2022
George Wesley Bilbo was born on June 17, 1939, in Lumberton, MS. He was the son of Herman and Allie Mae Bilbo. George was a devoted follower of Christ, a loving family man, and a talented craftsman and singer.
George married the love of his life, Ilene, in 1963 and they were married for almost sixty years. George and Ilene were best friends and soulmates; a perfect example of love and devotion for their large family and many dear friends.
George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was forever a believer in Semper Fidelis, always being faithful to his country and fellow Marines. After leaving the Marines in 1961, George went to work at Freeport-McMoran in 1965 and retired as a plant operator in 1994. In his free time, he was a talented carpenter, building multiple houses and furnishings, many of them for his family, over the years. He loved to sing, and even recorded a few albums, which will be treasured by his loved ones in the years to come. George and Ilene loved visiting their home in Tennessee and traveling across the country together. George also enjoyed time with his family, which often involved many laughs and stories from the past.
George is survived by his wife, Ilene; his five children, Natalie Cameron (Charles), Veronica Cameron (Lyndon), Matthew Bilbo (Jennifer), Roslyn Mina (Ricky), and Graven Bilbo; his nephew, Danny Kratz (Susan); his ten grandchildren, Lacy Lawler (Sam), Cody Cameron (Whitney), Corrie Cameron, Nathan Cameron (Amanda), Auna Bilbo, Allie Bilbo, Amanda Riley, Casey Mina, Alex Kratz, and Kristen Lee; his eleven great-grandchildren, Cameron Lawler (Olivia), Aubrey Lawler, Christian Cameron, Charlie Cameron, Kylee Cameron, Amelia Cameron, Lance Cameron, Steven Baker, RJ Baker, Jasmine Baker, and Kimberly Baker; his three great-great-grandchildren, Valerie Cameron, Stella Cameron, and Archie Cameron; his two sisters, Carolyn Fowler and Millie Bond; and special friends, Keith and Julie Roussel, and Merida and Allie Watts. George loved others deeply and is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear family friends as well. George was admired by and influenced so many people throughout his lifetime, and the world is a better place because of it.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Allie Mae; his son, Lanny "Brooster" Pittman; and his grandson, Shawn Mina.
George will be remembered for many things, especially his devotion to his Savior, his commitment to family and friends, his love of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream, his humor and quick wit, his laugh and smile, his engaging stories, and his kind spirit. As a family friend said, "There's never been a finer man than George. He was the example we all tried to live up to."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in George's memory to The Parkinson's Foundation, The Marine Toys for Tots, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Graveside services will be held at Baxterville Baptist Church Cemetery (625 Gulf Camp Road, Lumberton, MS) on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a private visitation one hour prior to the services.
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