George Montgomery Blythe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Montgomery Blythe was born on February 12, 1925 in Antlers, Oklahoma. The son of Grover and Flora (Brown) Blythe, George was one of 10 brothers and sisters. George served as a paratrooper in the United States Army in World War Two and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star Medals. When George return home from the war, he came to California to find work. Over the years George did field work, was an arborist, and retired from Pittsburg Plate Glass. George married Margaret Bray in 1956. They were married for 49 years until Margaret’s passing in 2005. They had one son, Clarence. While growing up, George was always around horses and cows. As an adult, George had horses and enjoyed riding in the high country of the Sierra. George was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was most happy spending time in the outdoors with his family, wife, son, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all of his extended family. George was a strong, honest, and truthful man with a quick sense of humor. George was preceded in death by this wife Margaret Blythe, his brother Ira Blythe, and his sisters Lillie Burgess, Mary Grant, Annie Harralson, and Abbie Hufford. George is survived by his son Clarence Blythe, his daughter-in-law Melanie Blythe, grandchildren Dustin Blythe, Russell Blythe, Emily Blythe, Theresa Summers, and Randy Summers. Great grandchildren Drew Blythe, Kylie Blythe, Kelli-Rae Blythe, and Eric Blythe, his sister Dot Livermore, and his brothers Willie Blythe, Albert Blythe, and Raymond Blythe. Due to Corona Virus, we ask those attending to be responsible and maintain a safe social distance. Masks are a requirement. Please contact the family for restrictions.

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George Montgomery Blythe

February 12, 1925 - October 9, 2020