The Richmond News, Jan. 30, 2026

Louis Everett George Jr., 68, of Hardin passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospice House.

Louis was born Dec. 15, 1957, in Richmond. He was the son of the late Louis Everett George Sr. and Birdie Lee (Holloway) George.

Louis was a man of many adventures and stories. He was a member of the U.S. Navy, National Guard and the Army Reserve.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 487. Louis owned and operated Omega Surplus from 1986 to 2006. In his earlier years of life, he worked as a security officer at the Lake City ammunition plant and at Job Corps.

Survivors include his children, Jeremiah (Julia) George, Joshua George, Valeria George and Melissa (Johnnie) Groves; stepson, Shawn Schieber; and many others to whom he was known as dad.

Other survivors include his grandchildren: Hailey Arbogast, Ke’sean Williams, Tamia Williams, Kelsea Randle, Blaze George, Brooklyn Sargent, Johnathan Groves, Braden George-Groves and Adria Burkhart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Jackie Gabbard; and a few brothers.

Louis was a Norse Mythology ordained priest, with a final shout that echoed through the halls. Louis Everett George Jr. embarked on his final greatest adventure.

As we send him off to the horizon, we honor his wild spirit. May the wind fill his sails and the smoke carry his spirit to the ancestors.

Good journey, brave one. Raise a horn of ale to a life lived without fear.

The family invites you to join them 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, for Louis’ celebration of life at Brickworks Event Venue, 912 Main St., Lexington. Inurnment will follow the services at 3 in Richmond Memory Gardens, with military honors provided by the Navy and Ray County Veterans.

Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.

Please share your memories of Louis with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.

To the brave, death is just another adventure. Louis lived with honor and died with dignity. Let the fires burn bright for a true warrior who has gone home.