George Widner, Jr.

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. George Widmer, Jr. age 90 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Mr. Widmer was born in New York City, a son of the late George Widmer, Sr. and the late Jean Lesser Widmer.  Mr. Widmer was a retired Mechanic and Air Freight Exporter, was a Semi Pro Bowler, a Lt. Auxilary Police Officer, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion Post 56.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Widmer is preceded by his wife Carolyn Ann Scalone Widmer.

Survivors include a daughter, Georgiana Powers of Jefferson and a son, Gregory Rhett Widmer of Woodstock.  Grandchildren, Jacob S. Powers, Justin D. Powers and George R. Widmer, III.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from Evans Memory Gardens with Military Honors.  The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the funeral home.

In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY. 10306 or www.tunnel2towers.org

Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.

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