George Aldrich Sr., age 71, a longtime resident of Barbee Lakes, passed away in the care of hospice with love and support from his daughters and grandchildren on February 17th 2024. He was surrounded with love.
George was born in Elwood, Indiana to John W. and Vivian L. ( Hinkle) Aldrich. He moved to the Barbee Lake area in the 1970s and is known for building three houses in the Heron Bay Addition.
George loved classic cars and motorcycles. He always had one or the other. His nickname was Smokin’ George. He loved to take his family to car shows and bike shows. James Dean days was a family favorite. George was always up to do anything if it was with his family. He was a very loving and cherished father and grandfather.
George retired from Dana in Syracuse, IN right before they closed their doors in 2006.
George is survived by his two daughters Miranda Zorn ( Husband Randy )of North Webster and Angela “Angie” Fitzpatrick ( Husband Will ) of Syracuse and his Grandchildren Eric Zorn, Victoria Zorn, Zachary Zorn, Hannah Likens, Kaylee Aldrich, Christian Aldrich, Andrew Aldrich and Julia Duncan. George has one great granddaughter Liberty ( Daughter of Julia ). George is also survived by one sister Patty McKinney.
George is preceded in death by his son George Aldrich Jr., a sister Jackie Rye, brother in law Duane Rye, brother in law Jake McKinney and both of his parents.
George will be dearly missed by his daughters, all of his grandchildren and all of his family. He will always be remembered for his great love for his family. George was a man who would do anything for family and is also known for being a very forgiving man. His memory will forever live on through them all.
The family will be celebrating George’s life privately with burial at a later date at Mock Cemetery in North Webster. Arrangements were entrusted to Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of North Webster, 8056 E. 500 N. North Webster, IN.