George Jordan Luce Jr. passed away May 24 in St. Petersburg, Fla. George was born Oct. 10, 1935 in Waldoboro, son of George J. Luce Sr. and Ruth Silsby (Hills) Luce.
He attended local schools in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1954. George worked for Harris Baking Company in delivery, as an oil truck driver with Roland Genthner, with Butler Heating Services and Maritime Energy, and also worked part time as a cook at Moody’s Diner. He was self-employed, owning Route 90 Redemption and Rascal’s Place.
He loved woodworking with his son, going to the fairs and playing a game of cribbage. He was an assistant fire chief for the Town of Warren for a number of years. George was a founding member of the Warren Rescue Ambulance Service; he was a member of the Warren Odd Fellows #127 for over 50 years and held a high ranking at the state level. George was also a member of Mystic Rebekah Lodge #51 of Warren.
George was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 39 years, Avis; and siblings, Raymond Hills, Frank Luce, Alice Wiggin, Bea Bodman, and John Luce.
George is survived by son, Wayne Luce and wife Gloria of Warren; daughter, Amy Mank and husband Kirby of Warren; brother, Roger Luce of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Martha Swett of Bethel; grandchildren, Tammy Luce and husband Bruce Warren of Warren, Karen Stewart and husband Jason of Waldoboro, Lexi Doak and husband Rob of Warren, Haley Mank of Warren, and Jared Mank of Warren; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Testa, CeCe, Brianna, Johnathon, Jordan, Riley, Kynlee, and Alivia; great-great-grandchildren, Avery, Adyson and Charlee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Sun., July 17 at the Odd Fellows Hall at the intersection of Rt. 90 and Rt. 1 in Warren, where there will be an Odd Fellows Service which the public is invited to attend, refreshments will follow the service.
To extend online condolences, light a candle in George’s memory, or to share a story or picture, please visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.
