George Earl Rader, formerly of Chester

George Earl Rader died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at his home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was 73 years old.

A native of Chester, Illinois, George was the son of George and Sylvia Neihouse Rader. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of E4, Corporal.

He was a retired truck driver.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Thomas and Sharon Ramsey, and two brothers, Wib Rader and Charles Rader.

He is survived by two sisters, Della Word of Vicksburg, and Wanda Thornton of Marissa, Illinois; and a brother, Russell Rader of Chester.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.