George Everett Voshell, Sr.

    George Everett Voshell, Sr., of Camden, entered into restful peace, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79.George was born July 18, 1935, to the late, Milton & Sadie Voshell, the first of 4 children.

    George worked for Diamond State Telephone Company, from 1953-1989. After retiring from there, he became a founding member of Paragon Contracting, Inc., with his 2 sons, George & Mike. He was a Sgt. First Class with the Delaware National Guard; member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary; is a former Mayor of Camden; and served as president of the Camden-Wyoming Little League.George was a proud member of the Camden-Wyoming Lions Club for 40 years, holding several board positions including president. He received many awards over the years, including the Melvin Jones Fellow Award.

    In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by a sister, Frances Sampson. George is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marjorie(Weeks) Voshell; 3 children, George E. Voshell, Jr., & his wife, Mary, of Viola; Michael Voshell & his wife, Sharon, of Magnolia; and Deborah Bryer, of St.Cloud, MN.; a brother, Philip Voshell & his wife, Joan, of Smyrna; and a sister, Mary Ellen DeBenedictis.of Clayton; and  six grandchildren, Zack Bryer, of Huntington Beach, CA.; Marisa Bryer, of Minneapolis,MN; Alex & Emily Voshell, of Viola; Ryan Voshell & his wife, Meredith, of Atlanta, GA; and Eric Voshell of Magnolia.

      Funeral Services will be held 1:00pm, Monday, March 30, 2015, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE; where family and friends may view from 11am to 1 pm. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.  Contributions may be made in his memory to the Camden-Wyoming Delaware Lions Club Foundation, P.O.Box 246, Camden, DE 19934 or to the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company Ambulance Fund, 200 East Camden-Wyoming Ave., Camden, DE 19934.  Condolences may be sent by entering the guest book below.

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