GEORGE EUGENE DEARTH, age 79 of Troy, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Brookdale of Troy.  He was born May 12, 1937 in Troy to the late Eugene Ferguson and Wreatha Marie (Shellenbarger) Dearth.  George was married to Marilyn K. Walker Dearth and she preceded him in death on February 21, 2015.

George is survived by his son: Jonathan Walker Dearth of Troy; two daughters and son-in-law: Jennifer Anne Dearth of Columbus and Rebecca Lynn and Thomas Confroy of Piqua; two grandchildren: Thomas Christopher Confroy and Katherine Elizabeth Confroy; sister and brother-in-law: Alyce and Harold Alexander of Troy; and four brothers and sisters-in-law: Paul and Diane Dearth of Indianapolis, IN, Jerry and Margie Dearth of San Antonio, TX, Carl and Susie Dearth of Bargersville, IN and Ray and Lily Dearth of Indianapolis, IN.

George was a 1955 graduate of Troy High School.  He received his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and his Master's Degree from Wittenburg University.  He was an educator with the Troy City Schools for over 35 years serving as a math teacher, guidance counselor and as the Athletic Director.  He formerly taught in the Piqua City Schools.  Following retirement he sold insurance with Primerica.

George was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Troy.  He was a member of the THS Class of '55 Club. He was also a member of the Civil Service Commission for many years.  He served on the Troy Board of Education and the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School Board of Education for 12 years.  He also served as the Basketball and Tennis Tournament Director for over 40 years with the Southwest District of Ohio.

Services will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH with interment following in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 31 West Whipp Road, Dayton, OH 45459. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Troy Sterling House and Clare Bridge for all their love, compassion and wonderful care for their father.  Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.