George H. Giron

George H. Giron of Girard, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 4:45 a.m. in Windsor House at St Mary's Alzheimer's Center. He was 85.

George was born in Kelley Station, PA on February 27, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Bertha Allen Giron.

In 1957, he met the love of his life, Helen Marling, and they married on April 4, 1959.

In 1963, he joined the Army, and was a Radio Message Router. During his time stationed at Fort Knox, he earned his Marksman Badge for pistol and Sharpshooter Badge for Rifle.

He worked for Amweld Building Products as a quality inspector until his retirement in 2000.

Mr. Giron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Girard. In his spare time, he enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and drawing, which he had a great talent for doing. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach. Dancing the night away with his wife was one of his greatest joys. They loved going to watch Rudy and the Professionals play and followed the music group wherever they were playing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and cherished his time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Giron; 3 children, Cindy (Michael) Zetts of Washington. Chris Giron of Girard, and Amy (Rick) Morris of Howland; a brother, William Giron of Niles; 8 grandchildren, Richard, Jeremy, Heather, Sabrina, Dustin, Amber, Rebecca, and Cameron; and 4 great grandchildren, Nate, Emily, Austin, and Hunter.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Giron; and 3 sisters, Dorothy Davis, Mary Skelton, and Nancy Griffith.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Windsor House at St Mary's Alzheimer's Center 1899 W Garfield Rd, Columbiana, OH 44408.

Calling hours will be on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Guiding Light Presbyterian Church 890 Churchill Hubbard Rd, Girard, OH 44420.

A service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the church.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.