MICHEL GEORGE

MAJ George Michel was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/21/2014 at the age of 80.2
Conroe, TX
Flight Class 58-6
Date of Birth 06/24/1934
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/229 AHB 1 CAV in 65-66, 665 TC DET in 68-69, 361 AWC in 69
Call signs in Vietnam SERPENT, PANTHER
This information was provided by Mike Sheuerman, Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: George Michel, 80, passed away while surrounded by his family at his home in Conroe, TX on August 22, 2014. George was a career soldier who served his country in Korea and Vietnam before retiring from the United States Army in 1975.

Seventeen of George's twenty year military career was spent flying helicopters; he rose through the ranks eventually retiring as a Major. George had a second career with Emery Worldwide/Consolidated Freight Ways before retiring a second time in 1996. He was a life time member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. He was also a frequent volunteer at Conroe Regional Medical Center, Mended Hearts and as an AARP tax aide. George is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Michel, daughter, Tanya Greenfield and husband Booth, son, Michael Michel, grandchildren, Tara Greenfield and Logan Michel and sisters, Helen Lennon and Margie Johnson. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 10:00am in Cashner Colonial Chapel (801 Teas Rd Conroe, TX 77303) with Pastor Tim Byrd officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested to make donations to Rose of Texas Hospice, 1610 Woodstead Ct. Suite 395, The Woodlands, TX 77380; 855-800-7673 in George Michel's name. You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com

Published on yourconroenews.com from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, 2014

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