Byron Dale George

Byron Dale George was born January 30, 1963, in Kingman, AZ. He passed from this life at the age 57 on October 14, 2019, at his home in Carlsbad. Byron was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; his parents, P. Dale and Jamie (Farrington) George; and a sister, Catherine (George) Lauraine. Byron is survived by two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Carol (George) and J.R. Palermo of Pasadena, and Johnnie (George) and Bill Brewer of Lancaster, and Micheal Lauraine of Nashville, Tennessee; his mother's sisters, Judy Elkins and Billie Birnie; ; cousins Robin Craig, David Craig, Lloyd Oliver and Doug Oliver; and several nieces and nephews. Byron moved to Texas at a very young age. After a two-year stay in Balmorhea, the family moved to Highlands, then to Mertzon, then to Carlsbad. Initially, Byron worked for construction crews and fence-building crews. Most of his career was as a driller in the oil fields around Central and West Texas. Among the many accidents and incidents in Byron's life, he had a stroke that partially paralyzed him and took away his independence. The doctors told him he probably would not walk again. But, he did. Who in his right mind would ride a motorcycle after being paralyzed? Yes, "Short-Round" did. He broke his foot, spent many weeks recuperating, and still said that was "the best day of his life!" There must be something magic about riding a bike! Besides riding motorcycles, Byron wrote poetry, enjoyed woodworking and other crafts, loved music, and collected toys. A favorite creation was the train at the County Clerk's office. If asked, Byron would say that his best friend was Harley, the big golden Labrador that shared his home for many years. Harley was the companion who heard Byron's most profound thoughts and shared his innermost secrets. Many people befriended Byron during the hardships of his last illnesses, and he expressed heartfelt appreciation for that. The family especially appreciates Audrey for the care she gave Byron, and Pauline, who gave Harley a home. Byron was intimately acquainted with many law enforcement officials in San Angelo. A memorial service will be conducted for Byron by Russ Frazier of the Forgiven Bikers Church of San Angelo, 2900 W. FM 2105, at their regular Sunday afternoon three o'clock service on October 27, 2019. When I'm Gone When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile. Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And only remember the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometime fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day. Then, forget to grieve for my going; I would not have you sad of a day. But, in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay. And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the West. Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best.