Francis George Nenes Jr.

Francis George Nenes Jr., 70, of Heber Springs, Arkansas (formerly of Flagstaff, AZ) passed away on November 1, 2023 of natural causes. George was born on August 3, 1953 to the late Francis Nenes and Doris Amberson in Roswell, NM. He attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizona and, following graduation, took a year to travel the country coast-to-coast before being drafted into the military. In 1973, he transitioned to full-time service in the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country with great pride. Following his military service, George spent the next five decades impacting the lives of friends, family and colleagues through a variety of professional and personal endeavors. He owned a flooring company and later a restaurant before earning credentials as an investment banker and broker. While working in the finance industry, he attended college at night to earn his teaching degree and master’s degrees in both psychology and finance. George also served as a foster parent and adoptive father for children in and around Phoenix. George is survived by his wife, Suzanne, whom he first met in grade school. The two were best friends from an early age and remained so through high school before losing touch after graduation. The pair reconnected in 2018, after more than 50 years, and rekindled a friendship that quickly evolved into a long distance love story; with him living in Arizona and her in Arkansas. Following his retirement as a high school science teacher in 2021, he moved to Arkansas to start a new life with Suzanne. The two married in 2021 and recently built their dream home overlooking the Little Red River in Heber Springs. George was predeceased by his first wife, Gail Nenes. He is survived by brother Michael Nenes; sister Marie Wright; daughter Jennifer Nenes; son Levi Nenes (Patricia); Jessica Casebier (Mike); grandson Jake Doyle; granddaughter Megan Nenes; granddaughter Brealyn Watson (Raymond); grandson Dylan Nenes; grandson Isaiah McGill; grandson Shooter Nenes; grandson Georgie Nenes; son Beau (Renee); daughter Heather (Jason); and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy, AR on Friday, November 10 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Francis George Nenes Jr.

August 3, 1953 - November 1, 2023