Our oldest living retiree, Lieutenant George W. Treadwell
passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of August 04, 2010.

Viewing was Tuesday Sept 07 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Baldwin
97 Center Street South
Baldwin, FL 32234
(904) 266-4222

Funeral was Wednesday September 08, 2010 at 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Baldwin
97 S. Center St.

Internment was at Evergreen Cemetery
4535 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32206-1495

Arrangements were handled by Prestwood Funeral Home
105 US Highway 90 W
Baldwin, FL 32234-1833
(904) 266-0072

Lt Treadwell held the title of Oldest Living JFRD retiree for almost three years,
replacing Phelmer Barber on September 21, 2007.

He retired from JFRD after 20 years duty in 1968.

Lt Treadwell worked at station 2 for many years.

His son Warren Treadwell worked for JSO until he retired and is soon retiring again from the JIA Police Dept.

Warren is married to Firefighter Linda Treadwell who will soon retire from JFRD.

George Warren Treadwell passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Bryceville, Florida.  He was born to Jacob Buffington  and Ocie Viola (Tingle) Treadwell February 9, 1919 in Butts County, Ga.  He is predeceased by his wife of 51 years Evelyn Marie Sikes Treadwell and his siblings Nannie Mae Culpepper , James L., Amos F., and Austin C. Treadwell and a brother who passed away as a very young child.

George graduated from Sandersville High School in 1935 and served in the US Navy from 1936 until 1940.  He met and married Evelyn in 1940 and reentered the Navy  in 1942 to serve until 1945.  He and Evelyn  built and moved into their home on East 54th St. in 1945.  George joined the Jacksonville Fire Department February 1948, and worked until he enlisted in the US Army in December, 1950, serving in Korea.  After serving a total of 11 years in the military he was honorably discharged October 1953 and returned to civilian life in Jacksonville.  He resumed his career as a professional firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire Department and retired as a Lieutenant in 1968.  Throughout the years he worked for various freight companies to supplement his income and eventually became an owner operator with Mercury Motor Express until his retirement in 1981.

George and Evelyn were long time members of Main Street Methodist Church.  

George is survived by his children Warren (Linda) Treadwell, Macclenny, and Wanda (Bill) Surrency, Bryceville; grandchildren Warren (Jennifer) Treadwell, Apopka, Shannon Harris, Jacksonville, Sheri (Gene) Jackson, Bryceville, William (Teresa) Surrency, Bryceville, Julie (Brad) Damiani, Vero Beach, Heather Treadwell, Jacksonville,  Gerri-Anne (Chris) Wood, Macclenny,  Robert Salsbury, III, Jacksdonville, and numerous great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  He is also survived by his dear friend Helen Murray of Spottsylvania, Va.

He was a charter member of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighters Association.
 
The family wishes to thank Kathy White,  Georgia Mixson, Betty Phillmon, and Betty Brown for their help in taking care of Daddy in his last years.   Also, we wish to thank the staff and caregivers of  Northeast Florida Community Hospice.

Pallbearers were members of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighters Association and the Honor Guard.
 

All pictures courtesy of Wayne Doolittle

Wayne Doolittle pictures from presentation of the Oldest Firefighter hat and coat.