George Denton Leaming, of Beulaville, NC, departed this life on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the age of 73.
He was born on May 10, 1945 in Lockwood, MO to George M. and Dessie Elizabeth (Hayter) Leaming. George graduated from Lockwood High School, and the University of Missouri Rolla School of Mines with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, the Beirut Conflict, and also Desert Storm. George was a helicopter pilot retiring after 26 years on April 1, 1992 as a Colonel. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal w/1 star, Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation w/1 star, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/2 stars, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4 stars, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Legion of Merit, and the Air Medal w/43 devices.
After retirement from the United States Marine Corps, he flew for Duke Life Flight in North Carolina for 15 years. He was united in marriage to Rachel Diane McQueen on September 16, 1990 in Richlands, NC. George was a member of the Lockwood Presbyterian Church, the Lockwood American Legion Post #372, and the Washington Lodge #87 A.F. & A.M.
Preceding him in death were his parents, George and Dessie Leaming; his wife, Cheryl Leaming; one son, Brett Leaming; and his sister, Carolyn Drury.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Leaming of the home; two sons, Chad Leaming and wife Caroline of Medford, MA and Jason Raynor of Beulaville, NC; one daughter, Celena Smith and husband Doug of Goldsboro, NC; seven grandchildren, Whitney Grantham, Hannah Lane and husband Travis, Landon Smith, Harley Raynor, Lila Raynor, Forest Leaming, and Graceson Leaming; one great-grandchild, Samuel Lane; two special grandchildren, Isabell Burke and Jason Burke; two nephews, Jeff Drury and Ray Drury; a very special cousin who George thought of as a son, Russ Leaming and wife Kellie; his Duke Life Flight Crew Family; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Lockwood United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Dudenville Cemetery with full military honors and masonic last rites. The family will receive friends on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. until service time in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockwood Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
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