George William "Bill" Brinton's Obituary
George William "Bill" Brinton, age 76, of Rehoboth Beach, DE and formerly of Hanover, PA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008 at his residence with his wife by his side. He was born February 3, 1932 in Bluefield, WV son of the late William Brinton and Marian (Parks) Brinton Hartman.
Mr. Brinton served with the U.S. Navy as a sonar specialist during the Korean War aboard the USS Fletcher in the Asian and South Pacific theatres. He was employed as a truck driver and mechanic by various companies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He was a lifetime member of the McSherrystown Fish & Game Association in Pennsylvania. After relocating to Delaware 14 years ago, he joined the American Legion Post #28 and the VFW Post #7447.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Crowley. Mr. Brinton is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary C. (Gulden) Brinton; two daughters Mary Ann Frantz and her husband Stephen, of Towson, MD and Diana M. Klunk and her husband Kenneth of Hanover, PA; two sons Joseph W. Brinton of Lewes, DE and John C. Brinton and his wife Laura, of Lewes, DE; eight grandchildren: Cory and Stephanie Frantz, Michelle Back, Brian Brinton, Shannon Strausbaugh, Ryan Klunk, Neal and Jacob Brinton; five great-grandchildren: Levi Back, Lexie and Mya Strausbaugh, and Bryce and Brogan Klunk.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 15, 11 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 N. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriot's Way, Millsboro, DE. Pastor Larry Wanaselja will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Compassionate Care Hospice of the Delmarva Peninsula, 31038 Country Gardens Blvd., Dagsboro, DE 19939.
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