William George, born to Jesse and Gertrude George on May 19, 1935, passed away in Duncan, Oklahoma on January 4, 2026.

William married his wife, Mary, on October 26, 1956, and together they raised a son and two daughters. He was a man who enjoyed life to the fullest and loved his family with everything he had.

He was a jack of all trades who loved to tinker with cars and lawnmowers. He also held a special place for bees and was a member and avid supporter of the Southwest Oklahoma Beekeepers Association.

William was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; son, Roy Allen George; brothers, Armon George, Gerald George, and James George; two of his sisters, Viola Barber and Dorothy Sheppeard; and two great-grandchildren.

He is survived by four sisters, Ruth Norton, Linda Bates, Laura Blore, and Carolyn Phillips; daughter, Robbin Smith and significant other Donald Powell; daughter Debbie Aragon and husband Phillip; grandchildren Joseph George, Darell George, Dino Sanchez, Joshua Sanchez, James Glenn Smith, and Abbye Lauren Mershawn; 11 great-grandchildren; and many beloved extended family members and friends.

William's care has been entrusted to Carter-Smart Funeral Directors. The family will receive visitors at Carter-Smart Funeral Home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 5-7 pm. Services will be held at the Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 am, with Pastor Melvin Anderson presiding. Interment will follow at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.cartersmartfuneralhome.com