George Loyd Cordell, 99, of Hixson, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, with his family by his side and has joined his wife Julian, and the rest of his family.

He was born in Whitwell, TN at Lee Station on February 22, 1923.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 – 1945. He was a deacon at Second Baptist Church and was a member of Abba's House.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Marilyn Love, and three grandsons, James Love, Andy (Jennifer) Love, and Ryan Love. Two great-granddaughters, Maddison Love, and Savannah Love, two great-grandsons, Christopher Demery, and Zachary Love, and cousin Jo Murray.

A Graveside service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on January 9, 2023, with military honors.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services,4506 Hixson Pike,423-531-3975.