George Porvaznik, formerly of Valier
George Porvaznik, 81, of Pinckneyville and Borrego Springs, California, passed away in San Diego on July 23, 2019.
George was born July 16, 1938, in Valier to the late George M. and Rose (Horvath) Porvaznik. He was a 1956 graduate of Valier High School and in 1957 he joined the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Twentynine Palms, Calif. Afterward, he worked at different companies, including Caterpillar, Lyn-Gai Garment Co, Pinkerton Security, and Desert Ironwoods Motel and RV Park, where he retired.
George enjoyed being in the desert in southern California, along with traveling, hiking, camping, fishing, reading, making crafts and photography, and was a history buff including local, American and world history.
He is survived by five of his six children: Robin Vancil of Florida, Anthony (Stephanie) Porvaznik of Arizona, Theresa (Jerry) Craig of Illinois, Steven Porvaznik of Wyoming, and Mark Porvaznik of California. His oldest child, Eric Porvaznik, preceded him in death in 1980. Also preceding him in death were his parents and several beloved uncles, aunts and cousins.
George is also survived by his siblings, of whom he is the oldest: Charles Porvaznik, Michael (Bonnie) Porvaznik, Mari Sue Montgomery and Jon Mark (Lori) Porvaznik, all of Illinois.
In addition, George is also survived by his six grandchildren; Zachary and Cody Guthrie of Florida, Mattie Guthrie of California, Spencer and Travis Craig of Illinois, and Hannah Porvaznik of Arizona. He also leaves behind many cousins and friends across the country.
George's wishes were to be cremated and laid to final rest with his son Eric at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Maple Hill Cemetery on Rt. 148 North in Sesser. Anyone wishing to attend the service is asked to meek there on or just before 11 a.m., when military services will begin followed by the service from Bro. Rob Mathis.
There will be a lunch served at the Sesser Community Building at 108 N. Walnut St. in Sesser.