TRYON, NC -- George William Sommer, 85, of Melrose Avenue died, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his home.Born in Ozone Park, NY, he was the son of the late George Coger and Carrie Groeshoel Sommer. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. Mr. Sommer was a self-employed Attorney in Stuart, Fl. Upon retirement he lived in Fernandina Beach, FL, then Leesburg, FL and eventually settled in Tryon, NC.Surviving are two sons, George C. Sommer of Columbus, NC, Timothy C. Sommer of Wyandotte, MI. Two step-sons, Jay Lichty of Tryon, NC and Guy Lichty of Asheboro, NC. One brother, Gerald A. Somer of Leesburg, FL. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tamzen L. Sommer and a son, Anthony W. Sommer.A gathering will be held from 11:00 to 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 29, 2009 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.Memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, P. O. Box 126, Tryon, NC 28782.
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