George Robert McVicar passed with peace and grace on Thursday, April 26, 2018 with his family at his side.
George was 66 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, the love of his life and best friend, Evelyn; children, Cara (Jason) Nobles, Lindsey (Zack) Maldonado, and Jordan McVicar; and four grandchildren, Austin, Isaac, Hayden and Nathan.
He treasured his family. George is also survived by his brother Rich (Brenda) McVicar of Marion; sister-in-law Barb Ellner of Chester; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding George in death were his parents George and Lois McVicar of Chester and his brother Allan, also of Chester.
George was born in Streator, Illinois and grew up in Chester. He graduated from Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) in 1982 with a Master of Accountancy degree and shortly thereafter earned his CPA. George and family lived several years in Waterloo, Illinois and for the past 21 years in San Antonio, Texas.
George was a Christian and served as Elder at the Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo until 1998. He led his life with grace, humility and reverence toward God. George and Evelyn most recently attended Journey Fellowship Church of San Antonio. George's most sincere desire was for his family and friends to know and accept Jesus Christ.
George joined Southwestern Bell in 1985 and retired from the corporate level of (what is now AT&T) in 2013. He served with distinction, retiring as Assistant Vice President in the financial division of AT&T. He had led the Tax Fixed Asset Group and later the Income Tax Research and Planning Group.
The Senior Vice President and CFO of AT&T said of George at the time of his retirement, "George has been the face of the Fixed Asset Group, where he and his team have made many contributions to the company. George's analysis and engineering nature provided creative stimulus to those fortunate enough to work with and for him."
George had an insatiable appetite for reading literature and studies of all kinds, from ancient history to quantum physics. He also enjoyed running, biking, cooking, and traveling with his wife, Evie.
George could spin hilarious jokes or engage in serious debate on virtually any topic, and was past president of the St. Claire Toastmasters 496. He leaves us rich in memories.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home in San Antonio. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday May 1, 2018, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Journey Fellowship Church in Schertz, Texas, and St. Jude Children's Hospital. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.com.
