He was born in Italy, Texas on June 13, 1935. George graduated from Italy High School.
He married Dorothy Louise Fikes on December 16, 1955.
George had a career in floor covering distribution and worked for many companies including William Volker, Slaughter Distributing, L.D. Brinkman, and BPI.
He had a passion for gardening and attending his grandchildren's ball games.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Louise Fikes; children, Sherri Henderson, Stephanie Powers, Gary Fikes, and Sharon Way; grandchildren, Ryan Henderson, Allison Knopp, Gabe Jones, Megan Klufa, Delaney Almon, Cal Jones, Syndey, Morgan, Natalie, and Aidan Way, and Lilly Fikes; five great grandchildren, and siblings Bill Fikes and June Hartis.
