George Bill France
September 30, 1927 - May 21, 2021
George Bill France, age 93, of Strawberry Plains, went peacefully to Heaven to be reunited with his loving wife and son on Friday May 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He worked at Asarco Mines for 42 years: a 54 year member of the Strawberry Plains Masonic Lodge # 462: a member of Holston Memorial Baptist Church: and a championship softball coach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Nannie France; wife of 66 years, Eursa France; son, Gene France; brothers Gurge, Charlie and Johnny; sisters Christine, Lucille and Bonnie. Survived by daughters Wilma (Jerry) Bunch, Della (Homer) Maples and Billie Sharpe, Kay (Gene) Byrd; son, Ronnie (Carla) France; special daughter-in-law, Nellie France; special nephew, Greg France; sisters, Evelyn & Helen; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandchild. Pallbearer's will be Mike France, Brandon France, Lucas France, Caleb Russell, Greg France , Marcus Atkins, Jeremy Garcia and James Mayfield; His Grandsons are also honorary pallbearers. Mr. France will lie in state on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 10:00-5:00 pm during which the family will be present. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm at Strawberry Plains Cemetery with Rev. Tony Hayes, Rev. Arthur Pedigo, Rev. Lee Breeden officiating. Arrangements by Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.
George Bill France, age 93, of Strawberry Plains, went peacefully to Heaven to be reunited with his loving wife and son on Friday May 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He worked at Asarco Mines for 42 years: a 54 year member of the... View Obituary & Service Information