Mr. George Bernard Trice

July 20, 1945 - November 25, 2020

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mr. George Bernard Trice, age 75, who passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in Person County, in a vehicle accident. George Bernard Trice (Big Cheese) was born on July 20, 1945 in Durham, North Carolina to his parents George Cheeseman Trice and Clara Pratt Trice. George attended Central High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator until he retired. His career included working for several large local construction companies Nello Teer and CB Hinesley, to name a few. Cheese later retired from B&T Grading, a business where he was part owner. At an early age, George was baptized at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. Eight years ago, he joined the Rescue Church in Durham, North Carolina, where he attended every Sunday until his health declined. George loved children and often carried them with him to church on Sunday to ensure they heard the word of God. He had a great sense of humor. Cheese was known for being a quick-witted, wisecracking jokester, especially at Irma's expense. He was also well-known in the Durham community as "Big Cheese", and being a great cook, especially his barbecue. George even sold his "Famous Turkey" barbeque in several local grocery stores. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Morris Brown and James Brown. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Tamkai T. Sutton (Richard) and Anita T. Hoggard (Timothy); one son, Mark A. Alston; two sisters, Margaret T. Johnson and Irma T. Timberlake; one brother, Vernon Ray Trice (Judy); seven grandchildren, Tonita T. Webster (Dakota), Clarissa Trice, Fredrick L. Trice-Fleming, Tyrese Peaks, Anaiya Sutton, Timia Hoggard and Timira Hoggard; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended relatives. Extended family: One daughter, Tacorya Hawkins (Butter Cup), four grandchildren, Nashanti Hunter (NaNa), Kamarie Hunter, Jawon Hunter, Shamya Dunston. A special friend Rose Elliott Lockhart of Durham, North Carolina, and several other family members and friends. Viewing for Mr. George Bernard Trice will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Scarborough & Hargett Celebration of Life Center, Inc., 309 N Queen Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701. A private family graveside service of celebration has been scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 5222 Mt. Sinai Road, Durham, North Carolina 27705, with a viewing from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.