George Fernandes was born on April 19,1924 in Somerville,MA, the son of John and Gabriela Fernandes. George passed away in Dallas, TX on January 8, 2017. George was preceded in death by his mother Gabriela, father John, his wife Juanita, sister Theresa Doherty , brother John Jr. and granddaughter Misty Kelley. Surviving him are his son Gerald, daughter Cynthia Hanson, sister Lorraine Hughey, and granddaughters Aaran and Ashley.

He attended the Annapolis Naval Academy and joined the Army Air Corps to serve his country during World War ll on the crew of a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific Corridor. He also served in the Air Force Reserves and flew supplies to the troops in Viet Nam on a C-119 flying boxcar. Working at LTV he was an inspector on aircraft and was a chief inspector for the booster rockets for the Apollo 11 spacecraft. He loved country music, round dancing, square dancing and clogging, and was said to be the oldest clogger in Texas at 80 years old. George was loved by all who knew him as he was a very caring and giving person.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm at Moore Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 20th at 3pm with reception to follow.

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