George Aaron Birkicht
June 29, 1926 – December 24, 2020
George Aaron Birkicht was born on June 29, 1926, in Seminole County, Oklahoma and departed this life on December 24 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 94.
George, the son of Ira Oliver and Beulah Bell (Parsons) Birkicht, was a resident of Spencer, OK for over 45 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. George retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and was the owner/operator of Oakridge Mobile Home Park until January, 2019. He had an incredible work ethic; was a jack of all trades; and always had the desire to be there for others. He loved his family, boating, fishing, gardening, and water skiing. He was a man of faith and attended the Church of God Seventh Day in Del City.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Deloris Childers Birkicht; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Diana Birkicht; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Cliff Peden; Grandchildren: Amber and Blake Pankey; Carenza and Steve Shields; Wade Peden; and Chris Newman; and great grandchildren Beckham and Adele Shields; Cooper and Camden Pankey; and Amelia Newman. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Birkicht of Pineville, Louisiana; and sister, Norma Goss Hurst of Maud, Oklahoma.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, and siblings: Eugene Birkicht, Charles Birkicht, Rosa Goforth, and Billy Birkicht, as well as his grandson, Chad Birkicht.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. followed by the burial at Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
I want to send my deepest sympathy to Deloris and the entire family.
In a time of need, George was the first one you would think of to call. He had the tools, the ‘Know How’ and the tireless energy to get the job done.
George and Deloris were a special couple. They have helped many people over the years. If someone was in need and they knew about it, they were going to do something to help.
They were also dedicated and faithful church workers. There was nothing they wouldn’t do to help their church or church members. Large churches have organized groups to call in a time of crisis, we had George.
George kept going, no matter what, even in later years with physical ailments.
George’s love for the Lord, determination and work ethic is an example to all. He will be missed.
Love, respect, and prayers to Deloris, Theresa, Dennis, and the family. George and Deloris were one of the first families that my wife, Lucille, and I visited in the home that George and Deloris built in the SW part of Oklahoma City where not much else was at that time. We also stayed occasionally in their home in Spencer. George and Deloris helped build the church and the parsonage and own a pew in the church. George was always willing to help anyone that needed assistance. He was a faithful Deacon and a wonderful brother in the Lord and dear friend. We look forward to seeing Him again when Jesus comes again.
Pastor Hugh Butrick, Vicki, and John