George "Sonny" Wendell McElfish, 82, passed away January 21, 2013, at the Bay Pines VA hospice in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Upon graduating from Fort Hill High School in 1949, George joined the Marines as an apprentice electrician and served as a Master Sergeant until 1964. He married Eunice Brown on February 14, 1962, and enjoyed 47 loving years of marriage until her passing on November 11, 2009.
George was a master electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 307 of Cumberland, Maryland, for 43 years until retiring in December 1992 and moving to Fort Myers, Florida. His IBEW membership totaled over 64 yrs.
George always busied himself with on-going projects around the house with the active participation of his loving wife, Eunice, "Eunie". George never knew a stranger. He will be remembered always as having a friendly smile and gracious hello for everyone. He enjoyed making people laugh.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eunice Ellen McElfish , and his daughter, Ladonna Sue McElfish McDonald. He was the son of the late Ruth Gladys Connor McElfish and Prentis McElfish of Cumberland Maryland.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph McElfish and his wife Bobbie of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Donald McElfish, of St. Petersburg Florida. He is also survived by two grandsons; Joseph's sons Justin and Devin and three great grandchildren; Justin's son Tegan; and Devin's son Colby and daughter, Sophie.
A graveside Memorial service and interment of George and Eunice's ashes at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery will be announced at a later date.
Please sign guestbook below.
R. I. P. Uncle George
Dear Joe and Don,
My name is Steven Wilson. My Dad was Earl R Wilson and Grandfather was Joseph Wilson who lived in Cumberland Maryland. I believe that Don (Donny) is my cousin and Class President 1969 Fort Hill High School. If I am wrong, please forgive me.
If we are related, I hope that everyone is doing well and I’m glad to meet you. My brother Stuart confirmed my Aunt Eunice, Joe, Don and I believe he said Sue as being related to us through our uncle Donald Wilson. I have always kept you in my thoughts especially since I met my cousin and Class President Don at Fort Hill. You were real nice to me Donny and I wouldn’t have known you were my cousin until you introduced yourself.
Anyhow, please accept my condolences for your loss. I have a good feeling that Sonny McElfish was a good Husban, Father and Provider.
Steve Wilson, Wichita Falls, TX
we will remember always
brenda and donnie