Francis “Fran” Henry George, 79, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Waco.
Due to the sensitivities around CoVid-19, the family has chosen to delay the memorial service to an indeterminate date in the future.
Fran was born March 5, 1941, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Charles and Margaret (Bunkers) George. He was the third of eight children.
Fran was a driven man who overcame many obstacles through pure hard work. Early in his life, he received his calling to be an actuary and never looked back. While working at Mutual of Omaha, he quickly passed his exams to become a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. It was then that he landed the job of a lifetime at Texas Life Insurance Company in Waco. He moved his young family to Texas and directed his full efforts into the growth of his family and Texas Life; somewhere along the line, those two things became intermingled. He loved them both as one family. When he was not calculating reserves or designing insurance products, he was playing basketball, tennis, and golf, running marathons, or he was coaching his children and helping them with homework. He loved to read and play cards. He was his own version of a Renaissance man, always trying to learn new things and using competition to push himself and others to new heights, and sometimes surprising people with his amazing sense of humor. He used his gruff exterior as a cover for his deep love of his family, friends, and co-workers.
Fran was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gerry Fitzpatrick; his brother Jack George; and sister-in-law, Marilyn George.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon; and his siblings and their spouses, Ron George, Chuck George, Tom and Julie George, Linda George, Cindy Maher and Mary and Phil Lyon. He also leaves behind his children and their spouses, Seleena and Clay Cole, Quinelle and Sean Pralle and Aaron and Christi George; as well as his eight grandchildren.
“ . . . but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
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Most sincere sympathies to Sharon, Clay, Seleena, Quinelle and Sean. Fran was an amazing man with a formidable intelligence. I will always remember his kindness.
As a neighbors of his, we would often see Francis working in his yard to keep it beautiful and gardening. He also would walk to and from the golf coarse past our back patio and give a kind wave with a happy look in his eyes. Our prayers are with Sharon and the family. May Gob Bless his soul.
All of us at Community Healthcare of Texas (Providence Hospice) wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. George. It was such a privilege and honor to be a small part of his care at the end of his life. May you know God’s sustaining grace and comfort in the days ahead as you cherish and share memories if this dear man.
Chaplain Danny Tomlinson
What a kind & gentle man. I enjoyed playing golf with Fran, and his dry wit & sense of humor.
He will certainly be missed by his golfing buddies at Lake Waco Golf Course
Fran was truly one of a kind! It was an honor to be associated with him all those years at Texas Life! Always had a kind word and a smile. His sense of humor and quick wit were outstanding. I had tremendous respect for his intelligence and knowledge. Fly high Fran! Prayers for Sharon and all the family in the days to come.
Francis. And I shared an apartment in
Des Moines our last two years at drake
The last time I saw Francis was our graduat
Day at drake in 1966
Francis was a genius
He had passed some parts of the actuary
Exam before he graduated
I often wondered how he was
Mel bauman