George Franklin Passmore, Jr.'s Obituary
George Franklin Passmore, Jr., 90, of Culpeper, VA, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
George was born on March 21, 1935, in Upper Darby, PA, to the late Josephine and George Franklin Passmore, Sr. He is a Veteran of the USMC and served during the Korean conflict. He held great pride in his country. He was a successful businessman in real estate, insurance, and antiques, but his real joy was raising his three children on his cattle farm “Valhalla” by the lake in Orlean, VA. To many in the community, he was known as “Coach” as he was one of the founding members of the Greater Manassas Football League, where he enjoyed coaching his two boys and their friends. Though George held many titles, his favorite was “Grandpa”. He loved his family immensely and enjoyed having 4 Generations together at family gatherings. George was a member of Culpeper Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife Laura were active in the food kitchen program for families in need. He always lived by the motto “pay it forward if you are able” and instilled this practice throughout his family.
George is survived by his wife, Laura Seekman Passmore; two children, Traci Sue Passmore (Keith) and Dennis Franklin Passmore (Robyn); seven grandchildren, Tara (Jason), Crew, Brian (Michelle), Erika (Tyler), Lisa (Drew), Samantha (Jackson), and Melissa (Marcus); seventeen great-grandchildren, with two on the way; one sister, Doris Wandling; step daughter, Daphne Ryczko (David); step grandson, Jason Ryczko; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his oldest son, David Passmore; one granddaughter, Rachael; and two sisters, Ruth Swartz and Lillian Rice.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Culpeper National Cemetery, 501 E. Chandler St, Culpeper, VA, with Pastor Joseph Taber, IV officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 2524. The family invites those unable to attend to view the service via live stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NjQ3NDM3MzM2MTI2NSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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