GEORGE, Ryan J., age 25, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007. He was born November 30, 1981 in Cleveland, OH. He is survived by his parents, Connie (Collins) and Jeffrey George; one sister, Courtney George and her fiance and Ryan's best friend, Chris Smith; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Mary Collins; paternal grandfather, Carl Dietz of Hot Springs, AR; Ryan's beloved dog, Cubbie; numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Elaine Dietz; one uncle, Tom Warner. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 18, 2007 from 2-5 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel where funeral services will be held Monday, February 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery.