William Robert George

William Robert George, 52, of Stanton, died, Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his residence. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton.William was born November 3, 1962 in Nuremberg, Germany. He grew up in Midland and Dallas and moved to Stanton ten years ago. He work his whole life in the oil field starting as a roughneck and finishing as a superintendent. William was a jack-of-all-trades and was said to have a PhD. from the school of hard knocks. He was known to wax philosophical at times as well.William is survived by his wife, Sheridan George of Stanton, son, Zachary George of Ft. Worth; step-son, Ricky Stephens of Midland; four daughters, Shari Devall of Houston, Victoria Martinez of Midland, Stephanie George of Galveston, and Marisa Diese of Odessa; seven grandchildren; one brother, Karl George; two sisters, C. J. McCloud and Patricia Glenn; and friend, LaDee George. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Edeltraud George; and one brother, Jack \Jackie\ George, Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,