George William Zedlitz

George William Zedlitz Jr, 75 – of Taylorsville, NC passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018. George was a long time resident of the town of Taylorsville, with many ties to the field of education serving as a teacher and a school administrator and respected by many. George was born in Westfield, Massachusetts and lived most of his childhood and early years in Southwick, Massachusetts. George was a graduate of Westfield High School, and an Air Force Veteran serving in Turkey as a communications specialist for several years before being honorably discharged.

George was preceded in death by his sister Marion and her husband James Markl of North Carolina, George’s brother Harold of East Windsor, CT, his father George Sr, and mother Dorothy both of North Carolina. George leaves many loving friends, and family, his niece Brenda Tooley and her husband Simon, of Massachusetts, their children Taylor, his wife Erin, and Dean Tooley. George was also a new great-great uncle this past April.

Services for George at his request will be held privately at the convenience of the family with burial in Massachusetts near his parents. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Alexander County Public Education Foundation, 700 Liledoun Road Taylorsville, NC 28681 in memory.