George Earl Decker, 76, of Coolidge, passed away Dec. 1, 2023. He was born June 14, 1947, to George and Betty Decker. George grew up in Florence, Ariz. During his sophomore year of high school his parents moved to Holbrook for his father’s job as a motor vehicle inspector. George graduated from Holbrook High School in 1965. He joined the Army and loved being a crew chief on a helicopter. When he was honorably discharged in April of 1969, he headed home to Holbrook. In September of 1970, while on a visit with his mother in Holbrook, she introduced him to Susan Van Pelt. George and Susan were married on March 24, 1971. They were a perfect match. George is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan; sister, Judith (Jim) Crowther of Taylor; half-brother, Christopher Decker of Snowflake; aunt, Beverly DoBell; very special cousins who were as close to him as siblings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Owens Livingston Mortuary, located at 320 N 9th St, in Show Low, with a viewing one-hour prior. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.
