George Harris Ettien

George Harris Ettien, 78, of West Brandywine, passed away in Brandywine Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Yamshak) Ettien with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Kenneth R. Ettien and Jean (Dunnett) Ettien (Thomas).

George was a graduate of Scott Senior High School Class of 1960, after graduation George enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served our nation.

Upon discharge from the Navy, George began his career at Alleghany Ludlum and retired in 2003 from Luken’s Steel as a machine operator.

George was a member of Thorndale United Methodist Church and Thorndale Fire Company.

George always put his family first. He was a devoted husband, father and a proud grandfather. He enjoyed travel, which included many family road trips from the East Coast to the West Coast.

George loved cars, the faster the better! He liked driving, especially to Florida beaches. No road trip was too long!

In addition to his wife Sandy, George is survived by his three children and their spouses, Michael Ettien and his wife Diane of Coatesville, Kenneth Ettien and his wife Tonia of Coatesville, and Denise Ebling and her husband Craig of Coatesville.

George treasured time spent with his 9 grandchildren, Blakely, Jack, Emily, Kenny, Sage, Addison, Erin, Amanda, and Jeanine. Additionally, he is survived by his two sisters, Barbara Leslie of Thorndale, PA and Ruthie Young of Coatesville, PA.

George was predeceased by his sisters, Virginia Anderson and Charlotte Leslie both of Coatesville, PA.

Funeral Services will be held at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365 at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 10 AM until the start of the service. Interment will take place following the service at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers donations can be made in George's honor to the Coatesville VA Medical Center; Click Here to donate

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com