George L. Bekaert "Georgie"

November 9, 1939 - February 28, 2022

George L. Bekaert "Georgie" passed away February 28, 2022 in Casa Grande, AZ after a long battle of multiple health issues. He went peacefully surrounded by family which he loved and cared for very much. He was an extremely sociable man and many friends. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's and worked in the freight industry for the remainder of his career. He was a take charge kind of man who always said he needed to take control of all things and That He Did. Georgie was loved very much.

George is survived by his children Joni Forister, Valri Leamon, and Nathan Bekaert; sisters Kathleen North and Dianne Glakeler and brother in law Bob Glakeler; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son Brett Bekaert and his parents George and Faye.

Services will be in Mena, Arkansas.