MCCOWN, George Page, age 83, resident of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008. George was born in Sand Springs, OK, served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a Gunners Mate First Class, and worked 40 years as a union carpenter. He enjoyed gardening and walking, often walking 10 miles a day. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nellie; children/spouses, James (Carol) McCown, Eva Jo Ray, Gail (James) Cowan, Douglas (Suzanne) McCown, Dan McCown, and Lesa (Robert) Blest; grandchildren, Tonya, Debbie, Jeremy, Jessica, Caitlin, Stephen, Danielle, and Desiree; great grandchildren, Kyle, Michaela, Daniel, and Emily. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Friday, February 1, 2008 at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E. Lytle-Five Points Rd., Centerville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.