David J. George, 47, of rural Parsons, passed away at 3:59 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home.
David Joseph George was born on May 11, 1978, to Richard Lee and Margaret Anne (Johnson) George in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in Parsons before moving with his family to a farm outside of Parsons in 2000.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.
A tech-savvy guy, David, enjoyed playing video games and keeping the family electronics working. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling. He loved cats.
Survivors include:
His parents – Richard “Dick” and Margaret George, Sr. of Parsons, Kansas
One brother – Richard L. George, Jr., and his wife, Margaret of Wichita, Kansas
Two sisters – Lisa Anne Harriger of Fort Scott, Kansas
Karen Dodson and her husband, Mark, of Atlanta, Georgia
15 nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Wade Harriger; and a great niece, Lucy George.
The funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons. A private family interment will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery prior to the funeral mass. The rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends following the rosary.
Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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