A funeral service for R.C. George, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Larry Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. George passed away on May 6, 2022 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs.
Robert Clyde George was born on November 1, 1937, in Lebanon, Indiana to Harmon and Mabel (Hazlerigg) George. R.C. married Maxine English on June 16, 1978, in Sulphur Springs; she preceded him in death on May 23, 2019. R.C. was a plumber by trade, but his passion was horses. He owned, trained and raced many a champion; he was also an AQHA Judge. R.C. was a member of First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs.
He is survived by his sons, Tim George of Sulphur Springs and Rob George of Indiana; daughter, Pam George of Indiana; stepchildren, Sharon Alexander (Wayde), and Mike Smith ( Lynn); eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
R.C. was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brothers, Bud and Johny George.
Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
