George "Pete" Emmitt Squires's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2025 in Hampton, Virginia

George "Pete" Emmitt Squires

June 29, 1930 - March 14, 2025 (94 years old)

Hampton, Virginia

George "Pete" Emmitt Squires's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2025 in Hampton, Virginia
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George "Pete" Emmitt Squires

June 29, 1930 - March 14, 2025 (94 years old)

Hampton, Virginia

George Emmitt Squires Obituary

The passing of George Emmitt Squires of Hampton, Virginia, born in Kelly, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 14, 2025 at the age of 94. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Jean Higgins Squires; his parents, Robert Squires and Rossie Mae Squires; his grandson Casey Jones; his siblings, Oliver, Carson, Jack and Ethel Mae Squires; and his parents-in-law, Foy and Lennie Higgins.

He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah S. Jones (Steven) and Carol S. Gratton (Mark); his grandchildren, Travis Jones (AnnMarie), Nicholas Jones (Virginia), Faith Victoria Glass (Dalton) and Christina Cornick; his great grandchildren, Haden, Mills Jones, Thayer Jones, Madelyn and Charlotte Glass; his sister Thelma Benson; and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Squires and Stella Squires.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Pete's memory be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite 102A, Newport News, VA 23606 and/or to First Baptist Church Newport News.



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Mar 18

Visitation

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home
2551 N Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

Wed

Mar 19

Celebration of life

First Baptist Church
12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

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