George Anthony Sansoucie, Jr.

George Anthony Sansoucie, Jr., affectionately known as "Papa George" by his great grandchildren, passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 89 in Warner Robins, Georgia.. He was born on January 20, 1935, in Northbridge, Massachusetts to George Anthony Sansoucie, Sr. and Eugenia Biron Sansoucie.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.

George proudly served in the US Army dedicating 20 years to his country. His military career included three tours of duty in Germany and one tour of duty in Vietnam. In Vietnam, he served with the Second Battalion Seventh Cavalry and fought valiantly in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in 1965.

Following his military career, George transitioned to civilian life, working at Dolly Madison, ClarkLift, and Georgia Pacific in Columbus, Gerogia.

George loved buying and selling goods at flea markets, tinkering with computers and motors, and woodworking. He also enjoyed watching old movies and westerns and listening to country and gospel music.

George is survived by his daughters Donna Rothwell (Gary), Kendra Fredette (Larry), and Anita Morningstar (Randy); his son, Anthony Sansoucie; grandchildren Kelli Baker, Randy Morningstar, and Dustin Morningstar; and great-granddaughters Kylee and Kaylah Baker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elna Sansoucie, grandson, Kameron Fredette, and his three sisters, Doris Morse, Lucille Riedl, and Eva Taylor.