George F. Gwinn

George Fulton Gwinn was born in Roaring Springs, Texas, on April 3, 1930, to Mary and Walter Gwinn. He was their second child of 10 children, 6 girls and 4 boys. Growing up, George and his siblings were raised on a farm, tending to chickens and cows, picking cotton and gardening. George dropped out of school in the 9th grade to help his dad on the farm. He was called to service by Uncle Sam in 1951 an served for two years in the Army during the Korean War and some of that time was spent overseas. George was working for a telephone contractor in Yale, Oklahoma when he met his lifetime love, Phyllis Ann, at a local drug store. The young couple was married six months later, on December 17, 1953. The newlyweds made their home in Tahoka, Texas where they lived until they moved back to Yale for a short time. George found work in Broken Arrow with the Oklahoma Telephone Company, which later became General Telephone, and then Verizon Telephone. They made their home in Broken Arrow and in January of 1958, became parents to their first son, Ronnie. Shortly after the birth of his first son, George’s relationship with God was restored. His job with General Telephone took the family to Fairfax, Oklahoma where he worked as a Lineman. While living in Fairfax, they welcomed their second son, Ricky Joe, in July of 1961. Before long George was asked to return to Broken Arrow as a Lineman supervisor. When George and Phyllis left their beloved church family in Fairfax, they joined the Broken Arrow Church of Christ where George served as a Deacon for 25 years and assisted in acquiring a truck for Hope Harbor. He served on the building committee, also volunteered on the minister search committee and worked with Hope Harbor Children’s Home delivering food and supplies. George and Phyllis enjoyed many years as members of the Golden Agers group, hosting many gatherings with their brothers and sisters in Christ. George retired from Verizon Telephone after 33 years. He went on to drive a van part time for Triad Eye Clinic picking up patients. George had a knack for woodworking and was a skilled craftsman. He enjoyed every aspect of this hobby. He could make any and everything, he made many pieces that were given to friends and family. George was an avid hunter and fisherman for many years. George and Phyllis enjoyed spending time traveling with friends and family and loved helping seniors. George was given a servant’s heart, and chauffeured the elderly to church every Sunday. George was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife and caretaker of 71 years, Phyllis, son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Bobbie Gwinn, son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Karen Gwinn, his grandchildren, Jamie and husband Carl Hover, Chelsea and husband Dusty Testerman, Kylie Gwinn and fiancé Andrew, Chad Gwinn and wife Mackenzie, Jessie Eubanks, Derrick and Casey Lockwood, and 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. George is survived by two sisters, Aly Gwinn and Marilyn Holcomb and one brother, James Gwinn.

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George F. Gwinn

April 3, 1930 - June 17, 2025