George Wiley Wasson, formerly of Harrisburg

George Wiley Wasson, born June 26, 1934, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at his home in Joliet, Illinois. He had been a resident of Joliet since graduating from Harrisburg High in 1953. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor in 1999 with 46 years of service.

George, the son of Thurman F. and Vera (Baker) Wasson, is survived by his wife, Nina, his daughter Pamela Wasson of Chicago Heights, two brothers Jerry and Dale, and two sisters Ruth McGill and Jane Hancock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Evelyn, sisters Sue Wasson, Kathryn McGee and Judy Brown and brothers Norman, Thurman Jr. and John.

A memorial service for George will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Sunset Lawn Cemetery.