George Nelson Sedner, Sr.

Mr. George Nelson Sedner, Sr., of Madison, VA, was born to the late Kenneth and Jeannette Sedner on June 23, 1939, in Phoenix NY, and passed away on October 29, 2026. He was 87 years old.

George graduated from Phoenix Central High School in 1957, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960, and married his high school sweetheart, Wilma Potts, on July 25, 1959. They lived in and around Syracuse and Oswego, NY until moving their family to Madison, VA in July 1972.

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corp, George worked for Crucible Specialty Metals Division of Colt Industries in Syracuse, NY. In 1972, he transferred to Rochester Rope and Steel in Culpeper, VA, and retired after more than 30 years.

George joined Good Hope Baptist Church in Aroda, VA, in 1972 and was an active member for many years, serving as a Deacon, member of the Adult Choir, adult Sunday School teacher, and member of several committees. He was a member of Rapidan Baptist Church in Wolftown, VA.

George served as a local volunteer fire department member in Oswego, NY, and continued his volunteer service in Madison, VA, with the Madison Rescue Squad. He was an avid Salvation Army bell ringer and also served as an Election Worker for several years.

George enjoyed gardening and enjoyed sharing his crops with friends and neighbors.

George is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma of 67 years, and by his son, Brian Sedner.

George is survived by four children, George Sedner, Jr., of Orange, VA; Cheryl Lohr (Scotty), of Aroda, VA; Debbie Cowan (Mike), of Severn, MD; and Lisa Horn (Steve), of Madison, AL; seven grandchildren, Dana Lohr (Brian), of Aroda, VA; Kenneth Lohr (Christina), of Aroda, VA; Eve Cowan (Eric), of Parkville, MD; David Cowan, of Harrisburg, PA; Michelle Hatfield (Zech), of Glen Burnie, MD; Kayley Mattson (Zak), of Ft. Bragg, NC; and Courtney Horn, of St. Joseph, MO; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret McArdell.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to both Dogwood Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facilities and Rapidan Baptist Church for their loving care and support.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” — Revelation 21:4

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George Sedner, Sr. to Rapidan Baptist Church, P.O. Box 211, Wolftown, VA 22748 or to the Madison Fire Department, P.O. Box 255, Madison, VA 22727.

A family night and visitation will be held at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, VA, on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Preddy Funeral Home following the visitation from 5:00-6:00 pm.