George Washington Posey, age 84, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2021 at his home in Haworth, OK. He was born on January 9, 1937 to Henry and Lela Hobson Posey.
George was a retired forester. He enjoyed fishing with his late wife, dancing and listening to music. George loved to spend time with his family and especially loved babysitting the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Mary Jo Posey; his brother, Troy Posey; his sisters, Martha, Dortha, Ruth, Imogene and Sue; step-great-grandson, Milan Ray Smith.
George is survived by; step-sons, Lloyd Smith and Charles Smith both of Haworth, OK; step-daughters, Cynthia Smith and Jody Cathey both of Haworth, OK; adopted daughter, Joy Gay Vann of Tom, OK; step-grandchildren, Michael Smith of Idabel, OK, Misty Smith of Idabel, OK and Larissa Ford of Haworth, OK; a brother, Luther Henry Posey of Haworth, OK; many step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the White Family Chapel in Idabel, OK. Interment will follow at the Bokhoma Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the funeral home.
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