James Paul George, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his heavenly father on March 27th, 2025. He left this earth surrounded by his family, whom he loved dearly.

James was born on January 5th, 1941 in Benton, Arkansas. He was a treasured member of Family Church in White Hall, Arkansas. He was also a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas. He maintained strong friendships with members of both churches through the end of his life. James was a medic in the Army National Guard early in life. He had a beautiful singing voice and sang at the local VFW in a band called "The Good Ol' Boys". He had a long, successful career in automobile sales until retirement. He was greatly loved in the car business and well-known for his quick-wit sense of humor, integrity, generosity, and outgoing personality. After retirement, he joyfully spent his free time as an avid spectator cheering for his granddaughter at her Benton volleyball games, and as a staple in the Bryant Hornets arena as his grandson's number one fan. James never met a stranger and loved to make everyone smile.

James is survived by his wife of 7 years and best friend, Betty Kline-George, his son Alan George and wife Kristy, his son Kevin George and wife June, his son Paul George and wife Marissa, his daughter Paula George, 7 grandchildren, Sean Lane, Kelsey Lane, Evan George, Gabe George, Alli George, Olivia George, Owen George, 6 great grandchildren, his sisters Joan Landreth, Jenita Rorie, Judy Cruthfield, Tammy Walpole and husband Dennis, and his brother Jerrell George and wife Sandy.

James was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Lillian George, his wife of 50 years and mother of his children Shirley George, his sister Jevan Cloud, and brother Jackie George.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Ashby Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Social Hill Cemetery.