George Edward

Wren, Jr.

George Edward Wren, Jr., 48 of Harlan, passed from this life Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Harlan County. George attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Harlan. He was also a Star Trek enthusiast, and especially enjoyed the character, Spock .

George was preceded in death by his father, George E. Wren, Sr.; and an aunt, Elizabeth Wren.

Survivors include his mother, Amy Osborne, of Baxter; his sister, Andrea Burkhart, of Stanton; his aunts, Michelle (Tim) Robinson; Eda (Mark) Turner; Julia Trammell; and Renee (Richard) Sullivan; nephews, Ian Burkhart, Aiden Whitehead and Teagan Whitehead; and other beloved family members: Brittany (Jacob) Cole, T.J. (Ashley) Miniard, Richard Trammell, Gordon Trammell, Derrick Trammell, Elyse Turner, Jared Turner, Marybeth Fee-Gajos, and Katrina Fee.

Visitation for George will be from 5 – 7 pm Friday, August 7, 2020 at Harlan Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 7 pm with the Reverend Arnold Martin officiating.

Interment services will take place at 12 noon Saturday at the Osborne Cemetery at Wallins with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The funeral procession will start at 11:30 am from the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 2972 S. Hwy. 25E, Barbourville, KY 40906.

Harlan Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.