George Earl Surratt Sr. was born June 08,1943 in Duncan, Oklahoma and
raised by his parents Bennie Joe and Ollie Mae Surratt.

George was united in matrimony to Mary K. Duffy, October 12, 1963.  To
this wonderful union three children were born:  Traci Surratt-Lewis (Patrick),
George Surratt, Jr. (Lorna), and Bryan Surratt (Donna).

As a US Army dependent, George experienced life in numerous locations and
attended school in Duncan, Oklahoma, the state of Washington, Germany, and
graduated from Duncan HS.  He attained his Associates Degree in General Education
at Oscar Rose Junior College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

George served his country for 28 years in the US Air Force and attained the rank of
Senior Master Sergeant, with honors.  As a part of service to his country, he served in
the Vietnam War and during Operation Desert Shield.  His commitment to his country
enabled him and his family to live in various locations including New Mexico, Texas,
Germany, Kansas, Nebraska, and Turkey. Upon retirement from the military, he went
on to serve at the US Postal Service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for 13 years.

George Accepted Christ and served with distinction in various ministries throughout his
life. These include, Assistant Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Secretary, Deacon,
Trustee, and Usher Board Member.

He was known as an "early riser" (his CB radio handle). His favorite activities over the years
included racquetball, jogging, softball, soccer, marathon runner, treadmill, and the elliptical
machine.

George was preceded in death by Ollie Mae Surratt, Verdie Surratt, McKinley Smith Sr.,
McKinley Smith, Jr., Candice Lewis and Bennie Jean Surratt.

The honoring of George's life will be especially treasured by his loving wife Mary, their three
devoted children, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his father Bennie Joe Surratt,
his brother Everette Surratt (Toni), his brother-in-law Robert Duffy (Jana), and his sister-in-law
Katherine Emma Richardson.

He will forever be remembered by a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.