George Henry "G.H." Mize, 90, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Wes Rutledge, B.J. Warren, Randy Mize, Tanner Langham, Cody Hartley and Ryan Roark. G.H. was born Oct. 26, 1920. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of service. He was also retired from his second career at TCOM (UNT Health Science Center). He enjoyed life, playing dominoes, eating ice cream and telling stories and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Cleta. G.H. was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Jean Mize; daughter, Beverly Jean Baker; parents; brother, Bryan Mize; and sister, Arminta "Babe" Hartley. Survivors: Daughter, Mary Rutledge and husband, Allen; grandchildren, Ryan Roark, Tracey Mikela and husband, Darren, Tamara Goodman and fiance, Bryan Otto, and Wes Rutledge Jr. and fiancee, Rae Lynn Barrington; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Lauren, George, Tre, Brawley, Madison and Abigail; brother, Joe Mize and wife, Cleta; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for George Mize

22 Entries

Mary Rut;edge

December 20, 2011

My first Christmas without you Daddy and I miss you so much. The holidays are just not the same Love you very very much.

Melissa Gordon

July 2, 2011

Months later I am still thinking of Ryan especially(and all of the family)about this months later and especially since it is now July for Ryan. I want you to know this if you read it. I still care for you very much. If you need or want me you know I am here.

Sincerely, Melissa C. Gordon

Jo Warren

February 23, 2011

Uncle Son had such a wonderful sense of humor. He always had a way to bring humor into any situation. He enjoyed life and helped others do the same! What a blessing to have him in our life for all these years! Our loss is heaven's gain! He will be greatly missed by all of us and I know my mom and dad (Joe and Cleta) will miss him greatly as they loved him dearly!

Brad Gantt

February 21, 2011

O, George.. I have mourned you every day since you joined our Heavenly Father. What a blessing it is to have been able to share my life with you and all the stories & memories we made together. You accepted me into your life without any hesitation and showed me a very pure & unconditional love. Regardless of what I was going through, your smile and hearty laugh brought joy into my heart. I know I will always be in your heart & you will forever be in mine. I love you and I miss you..

February 21, 2011

Mary, Bless your sweet heart. I am so proud that I attended your Dad's Birthday Party. It was great seeing him and fun to talk "old times". He and Joe are the only people I know that have known me all of my life.

Love,

Joyce Ann (Mize) Styles

Working in his yard, 1998

February 21, 2011

George and daughters, 2000

February 21, 2011

George, wife and progeny, 1972

February 21, 2011

The early years...

February 21, 2011

Location Unknown, 1945?

February 21, 2011

Ft Leonard Wood Missouri, 1983

February 21, 2011

Telling stories in his front yard, 1998

Ryan Roark

February 21, 2011

Big Bend, 1995

Ryan Roark

February 21, 2011

Buried a hero today
90 years and some change
I wanna take this time
Tell ya’ why he’s a hero of mine
He never kicked a dog even when he was down
Instead he’d lift you up just like a circus clown…
Buried a hero today

Ah, but where to begin
A third of his life for his countrymen
World War 2, Korea, Vietnam
Quite a stretch for any man
A good Mason, husband, father, granddad
I’m so grateful for the times we had…
Buried a hero today

Then he came home for good
Spoiled his wife any way he could
Took a 2nd career
Lasted the next 10 years
He’d take me with him when I was out of school
Going to work with granddad, that was cool…
Buried a hero today

After work, we’d wrestle in the yard
Weekends and camping, yeah the times was hard
Trim ceramics, load the kiln,
Work the garden, and mash ant hills
Sulphur Springs with Nonna was a 6 hour trip
Stopping at every Stuckey’s, yet he gave her no lip…
Buried a hero today

In ’85 he’d retire
Rest his bones by the fire
He’d worked all his days
Time to go and play
Right before he did it, cancer took his wife
You could tell it really crushed his life…
Buried a hero today

Life had treated him cruel
But he weren’t no fool
Lived for his family
Worked on his ancestry
Helping people any way he could
Just like any humble saint would…
Buried a hero today

Cancer tried to get him
He shook it off with a grin
Lost a brother and sis
A mean ol’ world this is
His back gave out, but he never gave up
Always saw life as the half-full cup…
Buried a hero today

Lost one of his two daughters
It really rattled his world
Crying from time to time
He never lost his mind
We shared his wisdom about love, life, and loss
Those are the times I’ll miss most…
Buried my hero today.

GARY WIGLEY

February 20, 2011

I'm sorry to hear that you have lost a loved one, prayers to you and your family during these hard times.
garywigley

Richard Boykin

February 20, 2011

Condolences to the family at this time of loss. I am sure he will remain vibrant in your memories.

Ruth Barnes

February 20, 2011

It sure was a pleasure to know George. He was always laughing and he was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed.
Ruth Barnes Retired TCON

Lyna Beckner

February 20, 2011

Be comforted in the fact that your Dad is now with his loved ones that went before to prepare the way for him.

Carolyn Fobes

February 20, 2011

My heart breaks for you, Mary. I know how close you were to your Dad. I share Joe's sentiment: may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of your times together.

Monty & Connie (Farmer) Nunn

February 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you. I will keep you and all of your family in my prayers. At this difficult time remember you have great pain because you experienced great love, that in itself is a blessing.

February 20, 2011

So sorry for your loss, Mary. Fathers are so dear to us. God Bless.
Judie Porter

Joe Neff

February 20, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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