George A. Hages
December 6, 1954 – October 30, 2024
George Anthony Hages, 69, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2024. George was born on December 6, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, to Stephen Peter Hages and Helen Eloise Adams Hages.
George honorably served in the United States Air Force, retiring at the rank of master sergeant (MSGT) after 22 years and three months of dedicated service as a security policeman. His career took him across the globe, including assignments in England; Washington, D.C.; Homestead & Fort Walton Beach, FL; Korea; and South Africa, among others. He earned numerous accolades, such as the Joint Service Achievement Medal and multiple Air Force commendation medals, reflecting his commitment and excellence in service.
On September 18, 1977, George married Raquel Pura Ortiz-Hages in Homestead, Florida. Together, they built a loving family, raising their children, Tiffany, Elana, and Julia. He cherished his grandchildren, Paden, Lillian, Brogan and Brackyn and was a devoted brother to his siblings, Katie, Panayiota, Andonia, Stephanie, Niki and Pete. George was predeceased by his parents and brother Pete.
George was known for his love of guns, politics, debates, fishing, reading and history, but those closest to George, especially in his golden years, will remember him for his robust personality, strong sense of service and justice, and most of all, his unwavering dedication to family.
A funeral service with full military honors was held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in George’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project or another charity of your choosing.
George honorably served in the United States Air Force, retiring at the rank of master sergeant (MSGT) after 22 years and three months of dedicated service as a security policeman. His career took him across the globe, including assignments in England; Washington, D.C.; Homestead & Fort Walton Beach, FL; Korea; and South Africa, among others. He earned numerous accolades, such as the Joint Service Achievement Medal and multiple Air Force commendation medals, reflecting his commitment and excellence in service.
On September 18, 1977, George married Raquel Pura Ortiz-Hages in Homestead, Florida. Together, they built a loving family, raising their children, Tiffany, Elana, and Julia. He cherished his grandchildren, Paden, Lillian, Brogan and Brackyn and was a devoted brother to his siblings, Katie, Panayiota, Andonia, Stephanie, Niki and Pete. George was predeceased by his parents and brother Pete.
George was known for his love of guns, politics, debates, fishing, reading and history, but those closest to George, especially in his golden years, will remember him for his robust personality, strong sense of service and justice, and most of all, his unwavering dedication to family.
A funeral service with full military honors was held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in George’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project or another charity of your choosing.