George E. Tunnell Sr.

George E. Tunnell Sr., was born on December 18, 1951 to the late Alfred and Deanner L. Tunnell of Beltown DE. George departed this life on March 28, 2017 with his wife by his side. George graduated from Lewes High School in 1969. He was a hard worker and very independent. At an early age, Gearge worked the Family Clamming Business (to buy his first new car). George also owned his own Trucking Business (which he loved). George also enjoyed landscaping, just meeting people (George loved to talk) and of course fishing was his passion, like his father. George was joined in Holy Matrimony to Miss Karen Giddens on September 22, 1971, to this union 4 children were born. He loved his family He adored interacting with them, teaching them, helping as well as challenging them when he felt it would benefit them to be successful . He served in the Army as a private E2 and also in the Army National Guard of Delaware for five years three days and eight months . George was a member of Mt. Zion Holy Church in Milton, Delaware. George was preceded in death by Two (2) Brothers—Hezekiah Tunnell, Alfred Tunnell Jr, one (1) sister; Wynell Prescott, and (1) Granddaughter; Monica Tunnell. George survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Tunnell of Nassau, DE, four daughters; Violet Frazier of Longneck DE, Albertina R. Tunnell of Nassawadox, VA, Michelle D. Nichols (Roy) of Seaford, DE, Courtney D. Tunnell of Lewes, DE and one son; George E. Tunnell, Jr. of Nassau ,DE. George leaves to cherish his memories six grandsons; Antonio Frazier, Christopher Tunnell, Tyran Tunnell, Jonathan Tunnell, George Tunnell III, and Isaiah Tunnell, five granddaughters; Zadaya Tunnell, Zanynia Tunnell, Zaigeya Tunnell, Journey White, Jada White, three great-grandsons; Liam Tunnell, Aysson Tunnell, and Zyhem Rogers, four great-granddaughters; Kensley Tunnell, Amiyah Tunnell, Ja’Onna Hall, and Zynyia Rogers, two sisters; Linda Glass (Larry) of Jonesboro, GA; Clarice Boyer (Dwayne) of Millsboro, DE, one sister-in-law, Dorothy Tunnell of Dover, DE. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Only one life and it will soon past, only what we do for Christ will last. We Love you, but God loved you best. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George E. Tunnell Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

George E. Tunnell Sr.

December 18, 1951 - March 28, 2017