George D. Cable, age 93 of Barryton, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born January 28, 1919 in rural Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Odessa (Paul) Cable. George graduated from Delton Kellogg Agricultural High School. He married Nora Moody on December 24, 1940, in her parents Battle Creek home. George was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during World War II. Together George and Nora made their home in Battle Creek until George retired from the Battle Creek City Fire Department in 1969 after 25 years of service. He and Nora then moved to Barryton (Diamond Lake) to remodel the hunting cabin into a permanent home. In the late 70's and early 80's George served as the Sheridan Township Supervisor and Tax Assessor and established a volunteer fire department at Diamond Lake. During the 1990's he also volunteered as a driver for the Commission on Aging RSVP program. George was also a member of the American Legion Post #473 of Barryton. George found great pleasure in building things and working on the house. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an active member of the Barryton Conservation Club for many years. During the last ten years George played "Bingo" as often as he could which allowed him to socialize with his friends and neighbors. He has always been a good family leader, teacher and an able and willing public servant. He is survived by his children, Norine B. (Jay) Pulaski of Inez, Texas, David S. (Cheryl) Cable of White Cloud, Jacqueline D. (David) Whitmore of Dowling, James D. (Maureen) Cable of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother Paul Cable of Ohio; a sister Donna Dyer of Florida; many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Winton and Jerry Cable; his wife of nearly 60 years Nora on September 9, 2000. Funeral services for George will take place 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 4th with Pastor Randy Piatt officiating at the Daggett Funeral Home of Barryton. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3rd and one hour prior to services at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 7th with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in George's name to Commission on Aging RSVP program or Hospice of Michigan.