George was a true craftsman; he designed, built and flew a light aircraft, built furniture, and crafted beautiful saddles. His work was featured in aviation and leather crafting magazines.
He was an active member of the Champaign-Urbana Jaycees from 1961 to 1969 and held many offices including local President and National Director.
After enlisting in the Marines in June 1973, Mr. King achieved the rank of sergeant E-5. He was stationed for four years at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., prior to his honorable discharge in June 1977.
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Experience Champaign-Urbana (ECU) has announced that recent 2023 data highlights a remarkable economic impact of travel and tourism on east central Illinois.
The Urbana Police Department (UPD) responded to a shooting incident on August 17th at 1:32 a.m. The altercation occurred during a party that spilled into the common courtyard, where a firearm was discharged.
The Urbana Police Department (UPD) are investigating an attempted child abduction that was reported on August 6, just after 8:30 p.m.
CCHS considers her more of a “people dog.” She loves to get active, move around, and is in need of enrichment and stimulation.
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