George H. Broadright Jr.

1938 - 2025

On Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, George Henry Broadright Jr., aka Pappy, loving husband, father, and brother, was received in the arms of his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. George was born on Jan. 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. He grew up in West Homestead. He was a 1955 graduate from Munhall High School, Munhall, Pennsylvania. George is also a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) in West Mifflin and was in the Air Force Reserves. George was preceded in death by his father, George Henry Broadright Sr.; mother, Catherine (Albrecht) Broadright; and son-in-law, Michael S. Solt. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara (Renfro) Broadright, of Normangee, Texas, whom he married on Nov. 13, 1981. He leaves behind his three children, his twins, Shawn Joel Broadright and Katrina (Broadright) Solt, and his youngest daughter, Trisha Danielle Broadright, all of Conroe, TX. George is also survived by his sister, Judy (Broadright) Angel, of PA. His nieces are Jodie (Angel) Banyas (Tim), of PA, and Shannon (Angel) Joyner (James), of NC. George is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. George and Barb's passion for helping others extended to three individuals that became part of the family: Faith, Laura, and Savannah Hill. George began his career at Becket Aviation in Allegheny County. Then on to a career in aircraft mechanics, working for Texas International, Continental, Delta, and other airlines. He had a passion for airplanes and all things cowboy. His love for airplanes showed in his passion and involvement with the Confederate Air Force (Commemoration Air Force) and his crew of the PBY. He was honored by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration with the Charley Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award in Oct. 2012. He loved to carve and make beautiful things from wood and his woodwork. Services were held graveside only at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Camp Ruby Community Cemetery, officiated by Steve Mullins, 124 Camp Ruby Road, Livingston, TX 77351. Flowers can be sent to COCHRAN FUNERAL HOME, 406 N. Yaupon Ave., Livingston, TX 77351.