George Wilson Waller

Mr. George Wilson Waller, 77, of Woodleaf, died Sunday, May 22 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born October 19, 1933 in Charlotte, the son of the late George Henderson Waller and Cornelia Gregory Waller. George “Wilson” was retired from the Hefner VA Med Center in the Prosthetics Department, after serving 25 years in the U.S. Army in Korea, Vietnam and Germany. He graduated from Camp Lejuene High School in class of 1953. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. George was active in Little Theater overseas for many years and played major roles in “A Man for All Seasons”, “ The Lion in Winter”, “Dracula”, “For Love of Colonels”, Arsenic and Old Lace”, etc, and directed the production of “The Rainmaker.” He was a collector of action, historic and political figures. He loved miniatures and created elaborate accoutrements and sets/scenes for them. He very much enjoyed his participation in the VAMC celebrations of Native American Day every year and was a Chief in the Metis nation. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and thunderstorms. George was known for his wit and love of words and puns. His kindness and fun made him made him remembered and liked everywhere. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter, Teresa Lianne Waller and three sisters: Jean Dixon, Marie Foster and Joy Waller. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne Waller; two sons, Brian K. Waller of Salisbury and Paul G. Waller of the home; daughter Christiane Hogan of Conway, AR; two brothers, Henry L. Waller (Judy) of Tampa and David G. Waller (Barbara) of Salisbury and 6 grandchildren, Jackie and Christopher McGuane of Aurora, IL; Sarah Sauer of Germany; Luke and Grant Hogan of Conway, AR and Maxwell Waller of Salisbury. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in the Summersett Memorial Chapel with visitation following immediately after until 9:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00AM Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Roberts officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Unity Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the building fund of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 375 Lumen Christi Ln., Salisbury, NC 28147. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Waller family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

George Wilson Waller

October 19, 1933 - May 22, 2011