Captain George H. DeMarrero Jr., 74, of Camp Springs, KY., died Feb. 18, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood. He was a retired river captain. He worked as Commodore, Master and Pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Captain was the 5th generation Master-Pilot on steamboats. He also served as master or pilot on 80 different vessels up to 10, 500 H.P.. Captain retired as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. The river and his family were his life. Survivors include his wife, Connie DeMarrero, of 32 years; his son Keith DeMarrero of Vero Beach, FL. And daughter Kim DeMarrero of Byhalia, MS. and preceded in death by his son Mark DeMarrero. Captain had one sister, Senator Beverly Marrero of Memphis, TN; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews and one granddaughter, Heather (DeMarrero) Willoughby of Murfreesboro, TN. Visitation 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 with funeral services following at the Alexandria Funeral Home Alexandria, KY. Donations are suggested to The Grateful Life Center, 305 Pleasure Isle Drive Erlanger, KY 41017
Rest in Peace Captain.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss and offer my sincerest condolences to all the Captain's family
ReplyDeleteJames Bynum
High School Classmate and Teammate
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am a former high school classmate of Harold's.
ReplyDeleteConnie & Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you and I pray God will comfort and sustain you during these days, and give you His strength, peace and love. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, our hope is in Jesus Christ. Love, Gail Owen Starnes, Scrapper classmaate
ReplyDeleteMrs. D, You and your family remain in our prayers. The Lucas Family
ReplyDeleteConnie, our spirits, hearts, love and thoughts are with you and your family! Love, Brian Schreck and family (from PEACE)
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