Dr. George John Walters Jr., 68, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home in Timonium, Maryland. He was born June 16, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland to George John Walters Sr. and Henrietta Jean Walters.

George grew up in Timonium, Maryland and attended St. Joseph School, Loyola Blakefield and Loyola University. After graduating from college with a degree in Chemistry, George attended University of Maryland School of Dentistry and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1983. He then completed a GPR at York Hospital in 1983 and a fellowship in Anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1984. In 1989, he completed a four year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. George went on to practice as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for over 30 years in Harrisburg, PA, Panama City FL and the Baltimore-Washington DC area. He was a member of numerous professional and civic organizations including the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America and several other organizations. George served as a deacon in the Catholic Church for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee for several years.

Many of George's interests and hobbies were related to his love of history. He enjoyed Civil War reenactments, visiting national monuments and museums as well as collecting memorabilia and artifacts. George loved spending time with his family, whether it was participating in school and church events, going snow skiing in Colorado, boating in Panama City, taking them to his favorite historical sites or exploring his hometown. He was a big fan of sports and liked to cheer on and attend games with his children, especially the Baltimore Ravens, Orioles and the Maryland Terrapins.

He is survived by his children Christopher (Christian), Mary Elizabeth and Catherine Walters, former wife Melanie Goodreau Walters, his sister Jean Hedges (Steve) and grandson Jaxon Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents and his grandson George Francis Walters. The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Bill Hicks for his life-long care and friendship with George.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Parish, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to a charity of your choice.