Rev. George Meade Kissinger, III

1912 - 2007  (94 years)

• Name	George Meade Kissinger
  Prefix	Rev.
  Suffix	III
  Birth	29 Aug 1912	Williamsport, Lycoming, PA
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 Jul 2007	Gloucester, Gloucester, VA
  	Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Sunday, July 8, 2007 The Rev. George M. Kissinger III of Gloucester, Va., went home to be with his Savior on July 4, 2007. He was 94 years old. The Rev. Kissinger was pastor of Union Baptist Church from 1949 to 1960 and served as Director of Missions for the Peninsula Southern Baptist Association from 1960 to 1985. He served in WWII as an Army Chaplain and received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery. When he was a young man he also received the Carnegie Institute Medal for heroism. His life was punctuated by a strong sense of integrity and a sincere desire to serve God and exalt the name of Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving family members: his wife, Margaret "Peggy"; two sons, George M. Kissinger IV and John Kissinger; daughter, Judy; and grandson, Jason. Survivors also include a special nephew and family, Danny, Patricia, Mark and Tara Kissinger, along with numerous other nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the members of Gloucester Point Baptist Church and Union Baptist Church, with sincere gratitude to Pastor John Ippolito and Greta Ippolito. A special thanks also to Teresa Hogge, who exceeded her capacities as a nurse with her compassion and friendship, along with the special care and friendship of Marie Bazemore and Angie Jenkins of hospice. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Franklin Hall, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Patrick Coffey will offer a prayer and longtime friend Hunter Riggins will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery, after which the family will receive friends in a fellowship in Union Hall. In memory of the Rev. Kissinger, contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church Missions, 9254 Guinea Road, Hayes, VA 23072, or Gloucester Point Baptist Church, P.O. Box 305, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Edition: Final Page: B5 Copyright (c) 2007, Daily Press Inc. All rights reserved.
  Burial	Newport News, Warwick, VA
  	BURIAL Peninsula Memorial Park PLOT Sec O Lot 879 Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
  Person ID	I39971	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	25 Aug 2023

  
  

  Family	Margaret Elizabeth Hollis,   b. 26 May 1923, NC d. 5 Sep 2015, Gloucester, Gloucester, VA (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	18 Feb 1949	Scotland County, NC
  	North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records Name Margaret Elizabeth Hollis Gender Female Race White Age 25 Birth Year abt 1924 Marriage Date 18 Feb 1949 Marriage Place Scotland, North Carolina, USA Spouse George Meade Kissinger Spouse Gender Male Spouse Race White Spouse Age 36 Event Type Marriage
  Children	1. George Meade Kissinger, IV   2. John Kissinger   3. Judy Kissinger
  Family ID	F15351	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Aug 2023

  
  

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  U.S., World War II Draft Card Name George Meade Kissinger Race White Age 28 Relationship to Draftee Self (Head) Birth Date 29 Aug 1912 Birth Place Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA Residence Place Ivor, Southampton, Virginia, USA Registration Date 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place Ivor, Southampton, Virginia, USA Employer Ivor Millfield Tucker Swamp Central Hill Churches Height 5 9 Weight 130 Complexion Light Hair Color Black Eye Color Brown Next of Kin George Meade Kissinger Household Members (Name) Age Relationship George Meade Kissinger 28 Self (Head) George Meade Kissinger Father U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index Name George Meade Kissinger [George M Kissingeriii] Gender Male Race White Birth Date 29 Aug 1912 Birth Place Williamsport, Pennsylvania Death Date 4 Jul 2007 Father George M Kissinger Mother Elizabeth Yoder SSN 717106434 Notes Jul 1937: Name listed as GEORGE MEADE KISSINGER; 14 Jul 2007: Name listed as GEORGE M KISSINGERIII