Mr. George

"George Wan was born on Monday, December 6, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica, to Wellington and Mary Lai Wan of Canton, China. He said good-bye on Thursday, January 14, 2016, in Houston, Texas. He attended the Chinese Public School and Calabar High School in Kingston, Jamaica. For a number of years, George worked as the owner/operator of Mayfair Printery, a company his father started. Following a fire at the printery, he began working for 3M Company, where he received several awards for being an outstanding salesman. In December 1980, he moved his family to the United States of America. Three children were born from the union of 25 years between George Wan and Yvonne Earle.\r\n\r\nHe enjoyed fishing, dancing and playing dominos. He loved to help others and was always giving of his time. He loved to feel needed. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his granddaughter Hannah. During his visits with Hannah, Grandpa George always had either food or a gift or both for her. This was his way of expressing his devoted love to her. \r\n\r\nGeorge was a lover of life and always carried a smile. The simple things in life were what made him the happiestÃ¢â‚¬Â¦hanging out with his good friends, playing dominos and dancing the night away. He enjoyed listening to Reggae and Soca music. It was no secret that his favorite dance song was Ã¢â‚¬Å“My Boy Lollipop.Ã¢â‚¬Â Whenever it was played, it was then you would see Georgie Porgie grabbing the hand of the prettiest girl he could find, and pulling her out to the dance floor to get his groove on.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents Wellington Wan May 1963, Mary Lai Wan February 1987, his eldest brother Arthur Man December 1996 and his youngest sister, Margaret Wan Chung November 2012.\r\n\r\nGeorge Wan is survived by his five siblings: Lillian Man Chung Chi Kong Chung, Elizabeth Wan Jue William Jue, Pearl Wan Lee Basil Lee, Victoria Wan Wong Harold Wong, Theodore Wan Charlene Wan.\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his three children: Patrick George Wan Karen Vela, Christopher George Wan Febie Wan and Suzanne Faith Marie Wan Silvera Ray-Sean Silvera.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGeorge Wan had only one granddaughter whom he adored, Hannah Gabrielle Faith-Marie Silvera. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n "

Mr. George

January 29, 2016