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George Eyrich

July 13, 1950 — February 16, 2020

George Clark Eyrich, Jr., age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on February 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by father, George Clark Eyrich, Sr.; his mother, Isabelle Eyrich Simmons; a and sister, Isabelle Eyrich Sebille.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sue Wilson Eyrich; 2 daughters, Elissa Beth Eyrich and Erynne Eyrich Shatto (Steve); 2 sisters, Gladys Eyrich Swain and Elizabeth Eyrich Massengill (Cam); 1 granddaughter, Evelyn Hart Shatto; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

During his undergraduate education he met Linda Sue Wilson on a blind date. They later married on June 6, 1971. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from Mississippi State University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi – along with a master’s in business administration. He worked for many years in business, including finance, restaurant management, university teaching, and lending. He was a faithful member of the Long Beach Church of Christ where he served as a deacon for 21 years and then as an elder for 20 years. He was passionate, diligent, and self-sacrificing about his service to the Church. He was beloved for his good nature and for his culinary talents, which he enjoyed sharing with others through cooking for family, friends, and those in the community.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 1 – 2 pm at the Long Beach Church of Christ, 200 N Cleveland Ave., Long Beach. The funeral service will be at 2 pm in the church. Interment will be in Evergreen Gardens Cemetery.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

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Evergreen Gardens Cemetery

28th St, Gulfport, MS 39501

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