Key Takeaways
- George served as a chaplain for the Upper Merion Township Police Department for several years.
- He was admired for embodying love and selflessness in all his actions.
- He was a family man with a wife and three kids by his side.
George Searfoss, the executive pastor at Hope Community Church in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Chester County on September 11, 2024.
Police identified him as the victim of a fatal accident on Friday, September 13, though specific details of the crash remain unknown.
Serving as a police chaplain in Upper Merion Township for several years, his demise brought sadness to the police department, who shared:
The Upper Merion Police Department wishes to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Pastor George Searfoss. We pray that his family be comforted in this tragic time by the many memories of his positive impact to the entire Upper Merion community and our police department. Rest in Peace.
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The King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as chaplain, shared in a Facebook post:
His passing has left the community in mourning, with many sharing their condolences and shock across social media platforms.
On Facebook, the King of Prussia Vineyard Church wrote:
George Searfoss was a dear friend, faithful pastor, and beloved member of the community here in King of Prussia, and we are deeply saddened by this recent news. Please join us in praying for the Searfoss family and Hope Community Church this week.
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A close colleague of his wrote:
💔 George Searfoss was an extraordinary colleage. He was my “go to” for all things township related. Not so long ago I asked him if he could help me with a man who was experiencing homelessness. Within an hour he had him set up at Motel Six for a few nights. “Well done good and faithful servant.”
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Known for his philanthropic endeavors, notably the “Love Works” charity, the organization posted:
He embraced & embodied love like no one else I’d ever known. He had “Love Works.” tattooed across his arms. And he proved it, over & over; pouring out his love for humanity in ways the rest of us can only try to replicate. I don’t think we can come close to doing it as well as he did. But I think it’s important for us to try. I think that’s what George would want us to do. It’s what he preached about and what he practiced.
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George Searfoss was a dedicated chaplain, pastor, and community leader known for his commitment to helping those in need.
He played a vital role in both his church and the King of Prussia community, serving as president of the Love Works Resource Center, a non-profit focused on aiding the vulnerable.
His selflessness and support touched countless lives, leaving a lasting legacy.
The community continues to honor his memory while mourning his tragic loss, with funeral details to be announced by his family soon.
George Searfoss: Devoted Husband And Father Of Three
George Searfoss was married to his wife, Nancy Reynard Searfoss.
Nancy has been the Director of Communications and worship at Hope Community Church—King of Prussia since February 12, 2003.
The couple is blessed with three children: daughters Abigail Grace Searfoss and Katie Searfoss, along with their son, Ethan Carl Searfoss.
Their son Ethan works for the Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps and the Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Since 2024, Ethan has been pursuing video production at West Chester University of Pennsylvania after completing high school.
Although the details of his daughters’ professional lives remain unknown, the Searfoss family is currently mourning George’s demise.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- George grew up alongside his sister, Terri Reardon Parker, in Pennsylvania.
- He was a devoted family man.
