George M. Ned Jr. went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, after a long battle with illness in Taylor. A memorial service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 35 N. 500 West in Taylor, with a color guard and gun salute at 3 p.m. He was born Sept. 5, 1951, to George and Charlotte Ned in Phoenix. George served his country as a lance corporal for the United States Marines in the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1975. He then worked in law enforcement in Oklahoma before returning to Arizona. He worked for Pinkerton’s, then joined the Department of Corrections, where he retired. Survivors include his brother, Chuck Ned, and his children, Chris Ned, Katie Ned and Melissa Ned. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tom Ned and Bill Ned. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Cancer Fund or the Heart Fund. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor was in charge of the arrangements.
