George E. Webb

George E. Webb, Jr. “Webbie”, age 77, of Townsend, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE on March 28, 1947, he was the son of the late George E. Webb, Sr, the late Margaret Zonick, and the late Jacob Zonick. George graduated from Christiana High School in 1966 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. After completing basic training in Parris Island, SC, George was assigned to serve with Lima Company 3/3/3 ‘Ripley Raiders’ in the Vietnam War from 1966-1967. In March 1967, he received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps due to injuries received in combat. George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1-star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter Medal, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medals. As a proud Marine, George continued to be an advocate for veterans, holding various positions through the years, from Chapter co-founder of VVA 83 and VVA in Delaware, past State Council President, Chapter 83 President, Commissioner on the Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs, Commander of VFW 838, as well as holding office of State President for 15 years for the Vietnam Vets M/C, which he co-founded. George always lived by the motto Semper Fi. Prior to retiring, George owned and operated Webb’s Auto Body for many years, restoring and custom painting automobiles. He enjoyed spending time laughing with his family and friends, riding his Harley-Davidson trike, fishing, watching westerns, war movies and of course, Cheering on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles (GO BIRDS!). George is survived by his son, George E. Webb, III (Eva); daughter, Tammy Ciesinski (Eric); his grandchildren: April Briseno, Stacey Wallace (James), Alec Ciesinski; his brother Chip Zonick (Michele); his sister, Pennie Zonick; 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Margie Webb, his brother Gary Webb, his in-laws, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as “brothers” and “sisters” from his veteran families. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 10 AM-12 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702, followed by a service in celebration of George’s life at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fire Base Lloyd, 474 Flemings Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com. Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459

George E. Webb

March 28, 1947 - December 6, 2024

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