George Washington Hoyt, Jr. age 80 of Albion passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson. He was born March 1, 1940 in Litchfield, Michigan, the son of George and Frances (Monroe) Hoyt, Sr.

On June 17, 1972 he married Martha (Henry) and she preceded him in death on March 9, 1982. His parents, a daughter Candy Sue Davids, sister Beryl Pryor, brother Don Hoyt and sister Naomi Vanheyzen, also preceded him in death.

George was very dedicated to his faith since becoming a Jehovah’s Witness in 1972. He was also a hard-worker, working at Albion Industries for 46 years, retiring at age 70. He was a die-hard New York Yankees fan, loved his animals, especially his boxers and was known to spend hours on end driving around enjoying the scenery.

Above all, George was devoted to his family. He leaves behind his children Debra (Loren) Bostater, George (Marian) Hoyt V, Thomas (Dawn) Hoyt and Kimberlee (David) Watson; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and brother, Dale Hoyt.

George’s family received visitors on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 2-6 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr. in Albion. The funeral service was held for immediate family only on Monday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial immediately followed at Albion Memory Gardens.

Memorial may be made to American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals www.aspca.org. To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com