George McIntosh made a difference in our Midlands community and around Columbia, SC, as a board member and long term advocate of Turning Pages. As a literacy champion, he served the cause of adult literacy in the Columbia area for 50 years!As a board member, tutor, and even board chair, George championed the mission of Turning Pages. He truly believed in the power of volunteer tutors helping adults learn to read with one-on-one tutoring.
George asked the tough, incisive questions that needed to be asked when Turning Pages was at a crossroads. Even into his 90s, he was attending board meetings and helping us clarify our direction.
George was a “ripples person.” Some people in life make things happen. They make ripples that keep spreading long after their time. George was one of those people. A ripples person.
When George passed away, he bequeathed a substantial trust fund to Turning Pages. It is thanks to this trust fund that we were able to survive and thrive after the pandemic came to a close. If only he could have seen his gift at work!
Thank you, George, for using your gifts to help others!
Memorial
“Col. George A. McIntosh (U.S. Army Ret.), age 95, a resident of Still Hopes Retirement Community, passed away on March 23rd, 2017. He was born on May 30, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents were Eleanor H. and Floyd N. McIntosh.
He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Glenville H.S. in 1939. He attended Ohio University and early in 1942 was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was sent to New Guinea and ended up in the Philippines as a 1st Sergeant. He received a commission as a 2nd Lt. of field artillery and commanded two separate artillery battalions and the 416th Engineer Group.
He was sent to Korea in 1951 serving as a forward observer and later served as a prison camp Enclosure Commander. He was sent back to Cleveland State University to get his B.S. degree in electrical engineering. He attended the Command and General Staff College and transferred to the Corp of Engineers and retired as a Colonel. Following his military career, George went to work for The Square D company in… [read more]“