George W. Sconyers Jr.

George Walter Sconyers, Jr., age 92 of Alhambra, IL, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home in Alhambra, IL. He was born on Saturday, December 16, 1933, in Swainsboro, GA, the son of George and Eathel (nee Rich) Sconyers. On Wednesday, October 27, 1982, he married Carol Sconyers (nee Maus) in St. Louis, Missouri, who survives. George began his government career in 1958 as an Electronics Instructor at the U.S. Army Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He later served in several senior leadership positions, including Chief of the Field Services Activity, Deputy Director of Readiness, and Deputy Director of Product Assurance, overseeing worldwide support for Army aviation and troop support systems. In 1992, he was appointed Director of Quality Management and served as the Activity Career Program Manager for the Quality and Reliability Assurance Career Program before retiring from the government in 1993. George was a farmer at heart, with a deep respect for the outdoors, all types of farming machinery and the satisfaction of a hard day's work. When he wasn’t tending to the farm and cows, you could usually find him sitting out looking over the lake. He treasured the peace and quiet of the end of day. His love for the outdoors was only matched by his mechanical curiosity. George was famously known as the family's "Mr. Fix-it". He had an analytical mind and a knack for taking things apart just to see exactly how they worked. If something was broken, George could figure out how to repair it, often tinkering in his workshop until the job was done right. His resourcefulness and brilliant problem solving were talents he happily used to help out his friends and neighbors whenever they were in a bind. Above all else, George loved being surrounded by his family. He was a dedicated patriarch who cherished every moment spent gathering and working on the farm with his loved ones, and even just getting to know his grandchildren and great-grandchildren better at family get-togethers as they grew up. He was always eager to pass down his wisdom, share stories, and create lasting memories with members of his family. George is survived by his wife, Carol Sconyers (nee Maus); children, George W. (Jean) Sconyers, III, Steven Sconyers, Anne McLain, Mark (Angie) Sconyers and Brian Sconyers; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Mark Maus. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Sconyers, Sr. and Eathel I. Curry Sconyers (nee Rich); a son-in-law, Pat McLain; brothers, Bill Sconyers and James Sconyers; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Ellen (Bob) Miller; and parents-in-law, Richard & Margaret (nee Heimann) Maus. Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, with Pastor Scott Busacker officiating, at Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Military Honors will take place before the service. Interment will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum in Saint Louis, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Association.

George W. Sconyers Jr.

December 16, 1933 - June 7, 2026