George Urban

George Urban, 85, of Dinwiddie, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was born December 21, 1927 to the late Joe and Mary Urban. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church. Mr. Urban was an auto mechanic, and enjoyed metal detecting and playing golf. He was a master fiddle maker and player, a master carpenter and woodworker. He played Bluegrass music for 65 years and twice placed 1st in the state bluegrass championship. He also played with Joe Martin and the Smokey Valley Boys. He loved the mountains, and collecting Civil War memorabilia. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Cridlin and husband, Alvin of Matoaca, step-daughter, June Mullen and husband, Gary of Massachusetts; a grandson, Christopher Cridlin, a sister, Mary Ryan of Petersburg; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Kehoe and husband, Bill of Chesterfield; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Reverend Donald Joyner officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the service. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23224 or Matoaca Baptist Church, 6409 River Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.