George J. French Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 10, 2025, at the age of 99, George J. French of Saint Johns, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Richard and Myrtle Ann French (Albaugh); his wife Agnes L. Ballinger; and his siblings, John French, Lyle French, Dorothy Rounds, Ruby Blakeslee and Clara Halsey.
He is survived by: his daughters, LuAnn (Jeff Cannell), Lori (Ken Zelenka) and Patricia Douglass of St. Johns, MI; and his sisters-in-law, Beverly French of St. Johns and Donna Ballinger of St. Johns. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Homes (104 E Cass St, St Johns, MI 48879). A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (109 Linden St, St Johns, MI 48879). A burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at the Mt. Rest Cemetery (706 E Steel St, St Johns, MI 48879).
Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, Salvation Army or Tunnels to Towers.
