Malcom F. George

Malcom F. George was born July 10, 1930 in Michie, TN the son of the late James Robert and Arbie Farris George.

He was united in marriage to Verlin Horton on July 26, 1951.

Malcom graduated from Michie High School in 1950. He earned an Associate degree in Bible from Freed-Hardeman College and a Bachelor's degree in Bible from David Lipscomb College. Malcom then attended Harding University where he earned a Master's in Counseling. He authored the book "The Role of the Preacher as Counselor" in 1956 and served as Director of the Middle East Bible Training College in Beirut, Lebanon from 1968 to 1970. Malcom served as a faithful minister of the Gospel for various churches of Christ since 1950 and was presently a member of the Lomax church of Christ in Hohenwald, TN.

Malcom departed this life on December 15, 2022 in Hohenwald, Tennessee at the age of 92 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Verlin (Horton) George of Hohenwald, TN; a daughter, Rose (George) Spears and husband Jeff of Hohenwald, TN; a son, David George and wife Sherry of Franklin, TN; six grandchildren: Jason George and wife Bridgett of Spring Hill, TN, Justin George and wife Reagan of Spring Hill, TN, Bree Barry and husband Cory of Panama City Beach, FL, Brandice Searcy and husband Trent of Spring Hill, TN, Brock Spears and wife Kayla of Hohenwald, TN, and Breena Carroll and husband Derick of Hohenwald, TN; eight great-grandchildren: Drucilla, Jaxon, Jameson, Beckett, Hudson, Rawlin, Orson, and Ryman; a sister, Jean Smith of Michie, TN; and a multitude of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Malcom was preceded in death by three brothers: General George, Ray George, and John George.

Shackelford Funeral Directors is honored to serve the George family.