George E. Andrew

George E. Andrew, 85, of Elrod passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his home. He was born near Vevay on November 6, 1923 the son of Ethol and Mabel Rogers Andrew. He was married to Belva Hysell on June 11, 1948. Survivors include one son Rick (Sandy) Andrew of Elrod; two daughters Beverly Ellerman of Versailles and Darla (Joe) Eden of Milan; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one sister Nell Jaynes of Anderson; brother-in-law John Lucas of Vevay. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law James Ellerman, sisters Martha Burnett, Grace Jourdan, and Dorothy Lucas, and his brothers Ethol Andrew, Jr. and Dale Andrew. Mr. Andrew was an Army veteran of WWII and was a member of the Washington Baptist Church. He had worked as a district foreman for the Ripley County Highway Department retiring in 1999 and also had driven a bus for the Milan schools for nine years. He was a former 4-H leader for the Elrod Stars and had driven a milk truck. He enjoyed his garden and coon hunting. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11 at 11am at the Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to a fund for the family at the US Bank in Dillsboro or through the funeral home.