George Wesley Medlin, Jr., 65

George Wesley Medlin, Jr., 65, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Jan.11, 2014, after battle with multiple health problems.

He has joined his wife in Heaven as a guardian angel to watch over their loved one's left here on Earth. He was a lifelong resident of Hendersonville, a Vietnam Veteran, and a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Medlin and parents, George & Edna Medlin as well as one sister (Juanita).

He is survived by three children; Scott London (Ardith) of Hendersonville, Melanie McMurray (John) of Fletcher, and Bob Medlin (Jenni) of Hendersonville. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren to whom he was a wonderful and loving "Papaw"; Dale London, Evan Duckett, Lauren McMurray, Emma McMurray, Zachariah Sargent, and Maci Medlin. He is also survived by 1 brother (Myron) and 3 sisters (Pat, Randall, & Doris) as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at the Mountain Home Baptist Church. A burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mountain Home Baptist Church: PO Box 288, Edneyville, NC 28727.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.