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Aug. 10, 1951 – Nov. 16, 2020

George Pappas, 69, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 16, 2020.

He was born Aug. 10, 1951 in Greece, on the Island of Crete, to Constantine and Antonia (Rokakis) Pappas.

He immigrated to the United States as a child. He resided the majority of his life in Ventura County, Calif. He was in Sweet Home for the last six years.

Mr. Pappas spent roughly 40 years as an independent painting contractor.

When not working he enjoyed fishing, spending time with grandkids, being with family and rock hounding with his wife.

Mr. Pappas is survived by his three daughters, Heather Pappas of Ventura, Calif., Carrie Pappas of Ojai, Calif., and Jenny Middleton of Sweet Home; five grandchildren; and sister Kaliope Valadakis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Debi Pappas.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.