George Ernest Shenefield
– February 28, 2010
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<p>George Ernest Shenefield, 86, USAF Retired 20 Years M/Sgt, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. George was born in St. Cloud, FL and was a lifelong resident of Ruskin, FL. George was a life member and past Commander of VFW Post 6287, Ruskin, FL; and a member of The American Legion, Riverview, FL. During WWII he was assigned to the 489th Bomb Group as a gunner on a B17. He received a Distinguished Flying Cross (and Air Medal with numerous oak leaf clusters.)</p>
<p>He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Viola. Survivors include five children: sons, Greg (Jackie); Jim (Jean); Mike; Rick(Jan); daughter, Pat (Roger) Stone; one sister: Mary Everett; one brother: David Shenefield of St. Cloud, FL; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.</p>
<p>A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 3 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with Reverend Preston Vinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to LifePath Hospice in his memory.</p>
<p>Wells Memorial Funeral Home www.wellsmemorial.com</p>
<p>George Ernest Shenefield, 86, USAF Retired 20 Years M/Sgt, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. George was born in St. Cloud, FL and was a lifelong resident of Ruskin, FL. George was a life member and past Commander of VFW Post 6287, Ruskin, FL; and a member of The American Legion, Riverview, FL. During WWII he was assigned to the 489th Bomb Group as a gunner on a B17. He received a Distinguished Flying Cross (and Air Medal with numerous oak leaf clusters.)</p>
<p>He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Viola. Survivors include five children: sons, Greg (Jackie); Jim (Jean); Mike; Rick(Jan); daughter, Pat (Roger) Stone; one sister: Mary Everett; one brother: David Shenefield of St. Cloud, FL; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.</p>
<p>A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 3 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with Reverend Preston Vinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to LifePath Hospice in his memory.</p>
<p>Wells Memorial Funeral Home www.wellsmemorial.com</p>