George Clinton Hearn 95, entered eternal peace on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was the first child of the late Harvey and Eunice Hearn of Mathews, VA. George joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mathews at an early age. He attended and graduated from Thomas Hunter High School, where he was a band member and played the saxophone. He then attended Norfolk State College for two years. After college he served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and joined the Merchant Marines following his service in the Army. He worked and retired after 20 years of service from Amoco in Yorktown.

You could find George hanging out or sitting on the corner with his buddies Roy, Charlie, Mike and Debbie Combs. He also enjoyed talking to Herbert. George loved going to eat at his favorite food place each morning which was "Hardees". He enjoyed family gatherings and was known for his famous 'chili' recipe during the holidays. In addition, he loved talking about politics and had a passion for cars.

George was preceded in death by Verline Hearn, his dedicated wife of 55 years; his son George Hearn; his siblings, a sister Lucy Hearn Davis, and a brother Louis Hearn (Nelson).

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted daughter, Jacquelyn Hearn-Bennett (Jason) of Yorktown; one brother, Robert Hearn (Ruby) of Baltimore, MD; sister-in-law, Shirley M. Russell of Yorktown; four grandchildren, Danielle S. Bennett, Melissa Hearn, Carneal, and Travis Brannigan; four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and dogs (Octavius, Tanner, and Bailey).

Special thanks to Dr. Ann Marie Defiglio and the staff at Family Practice in Yorktown, Dr. Reshad Amini, and Dr. David Hartke of Newport News.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 PM Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.