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George Wang Obituary
Jul 4, 1934 - May 9, 2025
George Ken-Hsi Wang, 90, passed away on May 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. We are grateful to God for the excellent care provided by the physicians, nurses, staff, and all who entered his hospital room.
A private family celebration of his life will be held at a future date.
George was born in a small village near Shanghai, China. He earned his undergraduate degree from the International Christian University (ICU) in Japan. A few years after coming to the United States for graduate school at Yale University, he met May, with whom he shared nearly 63 years of marriage. He completed post-doctoral studies at Harvard University's Cyclotron Laboratory.
George moved his family to Waco, Texas, where he began a 37-year career teaching physics at Baylor University. For many years, he also served on the pre-medical and pre-dental advisory committee.
After retirement, he devoted much time and energy to creating and nurturing a butterfly garden at his church, Lakeshore United Methodist Church. A member there for over 20 years, he also started the traditions of the "Fast for the Hungry Offering" and church-wide recycling. He had been a staunch recycler since the 1970s, long before it became mainstream.
We will miss his kindness, gentle spirit, and deep sense of gratitude. He was a man who believed firmly in doing his best and was passionate about cultivating critical thinking skills in his students. And then there was his humorous side, his beloved dad jokes and clever wordplay always brought smiles.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, church member, and teacher. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence Hospice (6700 Sanger Avenue, Waco, TX 76710), the Japan ICU Foundation (475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1844, New York, NY 10115), or a charity of the donor's choice.
May you remember him whenever you see a butterfly.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in George's Memorial Guestbook at www.WHBfamily.com.
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Philip Sanger
May 27, 2025
May very sorry to hear about George was very kind,and caring..You both were great for Waco.I appreciate you and George's kindnes and friendship with my family.
Truell & Carliss Hyde
May 27, 2025
Truell and I were saddened to hear about George's passing, but grateful for years of friendship and mentorship from Dr. Wang. His sweet smile and frequent kindness to Truell are treasured memories - as is the image of him easily finding a document in his office full of stacks! Dr. Wang is in the small circle of physics friends who made Truell's professional life so rich. We are grateful and honored to have known you both.
Cindy Dougherty
May 25, 2025
Before I read the obituary, I reflected on George´s kindness, gentle spirit, servant heart, and ready smile. I didn´t have many opportunities to work with him at Baylor, yet I always felt uplifted whenever I saw his contagious smile on campus. A great man who will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences.
Nancy and Bob Brown
May 25, 2025
May, we have lived in northern Virginia for 14 years now and have missed seeing you and George around Waco. But we remember you and George and your beautiful family very fondly and send our heartfelt condolences as you experience this sad milestone in your lives together. We're thinking of all of you and will think especially of George every Spring when the butterflies arrive. He was a lovely, kind and gentle man who was loved and admired by all.
John Powers
May 23, 2025
Very sorry for your loss. He was a great friend of my dad.
Carl Freeto
May 22, 2025
George always brought a smile to my face and is a sweet friend. I will miss George's humor and hard work
Nancy and Bob Grayson
May 21, 2025
Ken-Hsi was a prince among men: humble, kind, caring, as well as brilliant and astute. And then, yes, that wonderful sense of humor! We treasure the times spent together
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