SALUDA, NC -- George Henry Derwort, 75, of Hwy. 176 Saluda, NC, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC.Born in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Raymond Joseph and Lois Leona Turner Derwort. He was a veteran of the US Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Derwort had lived In Polk County for 32 years having moved from Lakeland, FL. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks Club, and was also a member of Columbus United Methodist Church.Surviving is his wife, Margie Saunders Derwort of the home. One son, Michael Raymond Derwort of Saluda, NC. One brother, Herman Derwort of Tampa, FL.Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Columbus United Methodist Church in Columbus, NC with Rev. Tony Sayer officiating.Burial will be in Columbus United Methodist Church Memorial Gardens.Memorials may be made to Columbus United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 533, Columbus, NC 28722.
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