George F. Gourley Jr., 73

MAGNOLIA - George F. Gourley Jr., passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Magnolia. He was 73. George served in the military for over 20 years, starting with a tour in the Navy, and then he joined the Air Force, where he served until retirement. While in the Air Force he served as a Flight Engineer on a C-141. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the State of Delaware as a Marine Policeman. He was a member of the American Legion. George's favorite hobby was boating, he loved fishing, crabbing, jet skiing, and just being on the water. He lived a fun-filled life accomplishing everything he wanted to do. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Edith Gourley; and his sister, Marilyn Kerr, of Ellington, Fla. He is survived by two sons, Keith Robert Gourley, of Pflugerville, Texas, and George F. Gourley III, of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Lisa A. Osborne and husband Charlie C. Osborne, of Pflugerville, Texas; his sister, Ann Lura, of Huntsville, Texas; a brother, Joseph H. Gourley, of Maryland; a grandson, Jonathan A. Osborne; and a granddaughter, Samantha E. Osborne. He will be missed by his family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 6 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 631 S. State St., Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 100 West 10th Street, Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801. Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.