George W. Camp, 86, of Linden passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at UPMC Susquehanna. Surviving is his loving wife Mary M. (Carter) Camp with whom he shared 52 years of happiness and fun.
Born July 1, 1933 in Williamsport he was the son of the late Stanton R. and Olive V. (Sear) Camp.
George was a graduate of Williamsport High School, Lock Haven University, and Bucknell University. He served his country proudly in the US Navy.
For 35 years George enriched the lives of many students at Loyalsock Twp. High School who entered his classrooms or any teaching environment, from Phys. Ed to Driver’s Ed and beyond. He was a selfless and devoted educator and mentor and truly believed in lifelong education. He was a driving force in the development of the Loyalsock Township High School football team and spent many years coaching wrestling, soccer, cross country and track & field. He was also instrumental in forming the adaptive driving program at the Williamsport Hospital.
He enjoyed painting, reading, playing cards with his family and friends and especially the outdoors. George’s other favorite activities included golfing at White Deer, hunting, fishing, and above all working on the farm.
George was an honest and intelligent man of few words but he enjoyed a good joke, a cold drink, time spent on the porch, and telling stories. His children and grandchildren were a great source of pride and joy.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four children; Georgia L. Coffey of Williamsport, Jeffrey B. Camp of Linden, Maurice C. Camp (Felixa Eskildsen) of Phoenix, AZ, and Stanton R. Camp, III (Mary) of Parker, CO; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ada M. Rider (Eldon), Mary R. Cremo, and Carol A. Beck all of Montoursville; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents and his son Timothy D. Camp.
A funeral service to honor the life of George will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Fleming Center, 702 West Fourth St., Williamsport. Burial will be private in Wildwood Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond Street, Williamsport.
Memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to the James V Brown Library, 18 E. 4th St. Williamsport, PA 17701 or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.SandersMortuary.com
