Walter H. George, 87, of Palmerton, died Nov. 25, 2017, at the Summit at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Virginia E. (Strohl) George.

Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Perry and Miriam L. (Green) George.

He was a chipper for the Bethlehem Steel Company for 34 years before retiring.

He is survived by a son, Walter H. Jr. and his wife Debora of Kunkletown; four daughters, Teena L. and her husband James S. Smiley of Kunkletown, Diane L. and her husband Paul Mishko of Danielsville, Mary M. and her husband David P. Eckhart of Kunkletown and May A. George of Kresgeville; a sister, Goldie Hagenbuch of Kunkletown; his companion, June Strohl of Palmerton; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by four brothers, Wilmer, Norwood, Clark and Lee; and a sister, Lenora.

Arrangements were made by Campton Funeral Home Inc., Palmerton.