George Louis Pappas, 86, of Beech Grove, AR, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Pappas was born September 21, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Hazel (Maddox) Pappas and Louis George Pappas. In 1935, when his father passed, Mr. Pappas moved to Greece with his Uncle Sam. In 1939, when WWII broke out, Pappas joined the Greek Guerillas and served for 5 years. At the age of 18, he transferred to the U.S. Army with a rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 1955, he graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Master in business. He was a 32nd degree mason.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Ray) Pappas; Daughter, Charlene Belmont of Houston, TX; Daughter Cathy Stormes and husband Toby Stormes of Paragould, AR; Daughter Georgette Clay and husband Buddy Clay of Candler, NC; Daughter, Randi Matherne and husband Devin Matherne of Jacksonville, NC; Grandchildren, Spencer and Shana Ivey of Houston, TX, Eric and Kim Ivey of Magnolia, TX, Amanda and Matthew Saenz of Cypress, TX, Brandon Cue of Rockport, MO, Athena Condray and Ryan Stormes of Paragould, AR; Great-Grandchildren, Lane, Ryan, Brett, Jake and Emma.He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kathryn Williams; Son, Teddy Pappas; Daughter, Catherine Petrash and Grandson, Hunter Condray. Mr. Pappas wished to be cremated with no services. However, the family will have a memorial service next spring, where he will be laid to rest with his father and son in St. Joseph, Missouri