George Sly

George Sly, 82, of Ray City, Georgia passed away at home Sunday, June 18, 2023.

George was a volunteer Fire Fighter for Rockton Township. He worked many years at the Beloit Foundry and Broaster Company. George retired from the job he loved as a Janitor for the Rockton School District.

George's health brought him to South Georgia but his Heart remained in Rockton & Shirland, Illinois. He enjoyed meeting up with friends and spending time at the Restaurants and coffee shops in Rockton. Two of his favorite places he missed when he made the move to South Georgia was Ray’s Family Restaurant and the Rockton Inn. His favorite gathering place when he had out of town guests was Sam's Pizza. He often would take a morning walk to the Shirland Fire Department to have Coffee with the local Heroes. Those who knew him know that he liked to talk; if he had someone to listen.

George is survived by best friend Gene Snyder, South Beloit, IL; is children (daughter) Sonya & Ray Brockman Valdosta, GA, (daughter) Georgia & Tim Oropeza Valdosta, GA, (son) Dan & Jean Sly, Ray City, GA, (son) Jef & Julia Sly, Ray City, GA. (son) Timothy Sly; grandchildren: Dr. Andrea Brockman, Lewisburg, PA, Nathan Oropeza, Sunbury, PA, Laura & Major Jere Johnson, Mililani, HI, Joshua Oropeza, Valdosta, GA, Ryan Sly, Nashville GA, Jay Ping Sly, South Beloit, IL, Tara Sly, Valdosta GA, Tina Sly, Valdosta, GA, Jeferey Sly, Ashburn, GA, Christina Dunn, Beloit, WI, Ryan Scott USMC, NC, James Scott USAF, WA, Alicia Guitierrez Ray City, GA, Anthony Guitierrez Ray City, GA and 11 Great Grandchildren, sister in-law Patricia Sly, Beloit, Wi, many nieces, nephews & cousins, extended family, Annie Johnson & daughters Rachel Cox, Emily Johnson, John Short & family.

George(Sonny) was preceded in death by his long-time companion Karen Short, parents George & Edith Sly, brother Harold Sly, sister’s, Lillian Bell, Beverly Schlink, Marian Sly, Georgia Sly, nieces Debbie Schultz and Diana Schultz-Hill, Pamela Hartenberger & Nephew Peter Schlink and his cat Fluffy.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held on July 1, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. at the Rockton Township Cemetery, Rockton, IL. Cremation Rites were Accorded. McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel assisted the family.