George Robert Pell, age 68, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Pell was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines, and worked as a Merchant Marine in the engine department.

He is survived by one son Paul (Nikki) Pell of Picayune; two daughters, Shawn (Cecil) Spurlock of Picayune, and Casey (Chris) Powe of Carriere; three brothers, William A. Pell, Kenneth Pell, and Michael Pell; four sisters, Joice Davis, Patsy Stonesciper, Connie Harrison, and Tina McGilvray; 8 grandchildren, Kayleigh Pell, Austin Pell, Katelyn Mitchell, Kyle Powe, Abram Powe, Cecil Spurlock, Amanda Feddeck, and Emily Spurlock; and 4 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George A. Pell and Martine E. Harvey Pell Minton; and one brother, Tommy “Joe” Pell.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.  www.picayunefuneral.com.