The Rev. George Webster Sr., 93, South Whitley, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Booneville, Whitley County, to Dallas and Elzie Bryant Webster. On May 7, 1941, in Sidney, he married Betty J. Sroufe, who preceded him in death May 24, 1997. On June 1, 1998, he married Mary Belle Chandler, who preceded him in death. He was a lifelong resident of Whitley County. He graduated from Larwill High School in 1937, where he played on the varsity basketball team. He was a self-employed farmer, and he was also employed at the Red Comet Gas Station, Warsaw. He was licensed as a minister in 1967. He served as a minister with United Pentecostal Church International in Hazelwood, Mo. He was a member of United Pentecostal Church, Warsaw. He loved playing baseball and basketball. He was a very good typist, typing 135 words per minute, and he also loved to debate. Surviving are four daughters: Shirley (and spouse the Rev. Robert) Henson, Grand Blanc, Mich.; Judy (and spouse Dallas) Alsman, South Whitley; Linda Hartzell, Foley, Ala.; and Brenda Hartzell, Atmore, Ala.; his son, George (and spouse Janice) Webster Jr., Columbia City; his stepson, the Rev. Buddy (and spouse Patti) Chandler, Warsaw; four stepdaughters: Mary (and spouse James) Conway, North Webster; Kathy Hutchinson, Alabama; Anita (and spouse Jack) Stump, Silver Lake; and Connie Chandler, Pierceton; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters; his grandson, Brent Alsman; his son-in-law, the Rev. Michael Hartzell; and his grandson-in-law, Dusty Williams. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at United Pentecostal Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Dan Cox officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery, South Whitley. Calling is from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
