Mr. George R. Speakman

April 29, 1938 - March 10, 2015

George R. Speakman age 76 years of Clarksboro, formerly of Paulsboro, died Tuesday March 10, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. George was born and raised in Deptford and attended Woodbury High School. He retired from the Operating Engineers Local #542, Fort Washington, PA after 35 years of service. Mr. Speakman was a member of Billingsport United Methodist Church and a past member of Villas Fishing Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping. However, George especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities and time spent with the family in the Villas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Phyllis Speakman (nee Hitchner) of Clarksboro; his children, Georjean and Bill Widener of Swedesboro, Gregory and Hope Speakman of Gibbstown; his grandchildren, Billy, Doug, Gabi and Zach; his brother, James and Jean Speakman of West Deptford; his sisters, Virginia Meyer Brown of Aiken, South Carolina, Florence Harvey of National Park, Ruth Hagmaier Williams and Eugene Williams of Washington Twp; his sister in law, Gladys Speakman Burke of Deptford and many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Speakman was predeceased by his son, Baby George; his parents, George and Alice Speakman Klink; his sister, Delores “Sis” Plotts; his half brother, Charles Speakman and his brother in laws, Charles Meyer, Paul Brown, William Harvey, Walter Hagmaier and John Plotts. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday March 14, 2015 in Billingsport U.M. Church, 516 N. Delaware St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday morning after 9 AM until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to the General Fund of Billingsport U.M. Church, c/o Cheryl Corradetti, 855 S. Mullen Ave., Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.