George Alvin Wetherington

George Alvin Wetherington, 69, St. Augustine, died March 30, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. He was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, born February 22, 1954, to the late Milton and Anna Belle Wetherington Whitten. He was a graduate of St. Augustine High School Class of 1972. George retired from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department as Sergeant after a 33-year career. He began his career as a patrol deputy from 1977-1981, then served as a bailiff from 1986-1996, then promoted to Sergeant of the bailiffs from 1996-2010. After his retirement in 2010 he served as a reserve deputy until 2014. George loved playing, coaching, and umpiring sports. He served as a coach for St. Augustine Little League and Youth Football. He was an umpire and referee for multiple youth sports and high school football. For many years he played and umpired softball for the St. Johns County Recreation Department. He was an avid sportsman and loved fishing, hunting and following Florida State University. George was a kind, loving, and outgoing man who cherished spending time with his family and friends. He loved to cook and would graciously share his famous chowder and datil sauce with others. He will be greatly missed by many. A celebration of his life will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Moultrie Baptist Church, 3699 U.S. Hwy 1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32086 with Chaplain Kelly Kemp officiating. A visitation with the family, beginning at 4:00 p.m., will precede the services. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. To donate online, visit https://gifts.mdanderson.org/ and select the to ”Give in Memory of” option. George is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jenny Wetherington; two sons, J.J. Wetherington (Ashlee), Boise, Idaho, A.J. Wetherington (Megan), St. Augustine; brothers, Jack Wetherington (Cathy), Lake Hartwell, Georgia, Clifford Wetherington (Nancy), St. Augustine, Russell Wetherington(Michele), Daytona Beach, Wayne Wetherington (Charles Watson), Jacksonville Beach; half-sisters, Mona Dodgen (Charles), Joy Wetherington, both of Bunnell; grandchildren, Violet and Rose Wetherington; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Ed Whitten. St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

George Alvin Wetherington

February 22, 1954 - March 30, 2023