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Obituary for George C Dugan
George Dugan, age, 78 of rural Golconda, Illinois passed away on February 16, 2022, at home.
He was born on November 8, 1943, in Berkeley, CA to George Charles and Rose Irene (Claxton) Dugan. George was married to Leah on July 10, 1976, she survives. George went to Murray State University on a baseball scholarship. After graduation he was drafted by the California Angels. He was a retired teacher and coach at Pope County Community High School. He enjoyed bass fishing, duck hunting, and quail hunting with his dog Lady. George loved his grandchildren.
George is survived by his wife of 43 years, Leah Dugan; two sons, Casey (Cori) Dugan of Denver, CO, Gordon (Jessica) Dugan of Paducah, KY; grandchildren, Gage, Taylor, Griffin, Gatlin, Coen, and Emma; sister, Kay Hanna; sister-in-law, Sue Dugan; host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Nugent; infant brother, Billy Dugan; sister, Betty (Cecil) Roper; brother, Bob Dugan; brother-in-law, Xon Hanna.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to: MSU Baseball, Murray State Athletic Dept., C/O Taylor Mudd, Murray, KY 42071
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