George Edward

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George Edward McNail Sr, of Redford, Missouri, passed away on August 14, 2026, at his home. Having attained the age of 82 years, 10 months and 16 days. He was born on October 1, 1943, to Allen and Alpha (Casey) McNail, on Goose Creek.

On September 10, 1961, in Corridon, Missouri, he married the love of his life, Beulah Lucille Johnston. George and Lucille built a beautiful life together. Both working hard and raising children. They had 5 daughters and 1 son.

George lived a life well lived. Alongside his wife they built a life that they loved. He enjoyed hunting, especially with his son. Sledding in winter with his kids, digging ginseng, raising cattle, looking at a good stand of timber, cutting hay, attending church, watching Charles Stanley, and smoking a good cigar with his brothers.

George was a hard worker. He believed in working from daylight to dark. He was self-employed the majority of his life. He was a logger, using both mules and log skidder, he owned his own sawmill and he was a cattle farmer. Oft times doing all three simultaneously. George was an honest man, a good neighbor, and friend to many. He loved his family and would have done anything for any one of them.

George accepted Christ as his Savior while in a field, standing beside his tractor. He was baptized on August 27, 2022 in his daughter's swimming pool. He was a member of Redford Baptist Church.

He is survived by his children, Tina Wisdom and husband Galen of Bunker, Missouri.  Debra Sutton and husband Mark Burns of Redford, Missouri. Jennifer Wisdom and husband Kenny of Bunker, Missouri. 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Brothers, Robert McNail of Ellington, Missouri, and Steve McNail of Crocker, Missouri.  Sisters, Regina Morton and Linda Bailey of Redford, Missouri, and Barbara Wood of Bunker, Missouri. Along with a host of nieces and nephews, all who loved and will miss him.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Alpha McNail. His loving wife, Lucille McNail. His daughter, Georgann Radford. His son, George "Sonny" McNail Jr. Infant daughter, Alana McNail. Two brothers, Billy McNail, and David McNail. Two sisters, Melba Jean McNail and Wilma Burroughs. Two son-in-laws, Warren Chronister and Thomas Radford.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 19th at 10 AM at the Redford Baptist Church

Funeral Services follow at 11 AM

Ministers: Pastor Bobby Crabb assisted by Pastor Tom Wisdom

Burial: Price Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brandon Radford, Kendell Wisdom, Lee Chronister, Corey Wisdom, Hunter Sutton and Ethan Wisdom.

Honorary Pallbearers: Steve McNail, Timothy Radford, Anthony Radford and Hayden Chronister.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redford Baptist Church