George W. Self was born on April 16, 1938, in Lelia Lake, Texas, to George and Pearl Self.
After studying chemistry at WTSU in Canyon, Texas, he spent his career working for companies in Wisconsin, Missouri and Arizona; and he played a leadership role in the Arizona chapter of the American Chemical Society. George pursued many hobbies throughout his life such as woodworking, painting, and motorcycle riding. But probably the one he loved the most was flying. After getting his pilot’s license in his thirties, he owned several planes, the last being a 1946 Piper Cub that he rebuilt from the wheel struts up.
George is survived by his three children and their spouses, Kristi and Larry Shade, Mitch and Elena Self, Brad and Yoshi Self; his five grandchildren, Courtney McGinty, Laura Walters, Mateo Self, Nicholas Self and Jeffrey Self; and his eight greatgrandchildren, Parker, Molly, Lucy, Micah, Jack, Georgia, Elliott and Anthony.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilee Self.
George passed away on October 13, 2023, in Pampa, Texas. He was loved by many and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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