Mr. George Franklin Thomison

George Franklin Thomison George Franklin Thomison, 86, of Copan, OK, died Saturday morning in Dewey. George Franklin Thomison was born the son of Jessie James and Hazel Marie (Young) Thomison on October 16, 1927, in Hulah, OK. He was raised in Osage County and attended school in Copan. George and his brother Leo would share a mule for their ride to and from school. After graduating from Copan High School George furthered his education at University of Missouri-Rolla where he joined the U.S. Army ROTC program. After graduating with his Civil Engineering degree George entered the Army Air Corps (forerunner of the Air Force). He served at Fort Carson, Wichita Falls, and during the Korean Conflict flew missions in a P51 Mustang. Although he was a civil engineer, George often worked hands-on with many construction projects, and in the early years of his company Thomison and Associates, he would operate heavy equipment. Through his career he was involved with many types of projects which included Corp lakes, railroad and bridges. George was united in marriage with Elizabeth Ann Lewis on October 14, 1978, in Barnsdall, OK, and they blended their two families together. George loved the Lord and his church, oftentimes organizing family and friends for work projects to improve or repair the church building. His passions in life were flying, fishing, rodeo, sports, and most importantly his OU football team. He was always ready to help his grandchildren learn new things and he will be remembered for being a patient and loving man. Reflecting his practical outlook on life, George often said, “Every tub sits on its own bottom.” George is survived by his loving wife Liz of the home; five children, Tyke Thomison of Kemper, TX, Wayne Edward Swift and Susan of Dewey, Mark Anthony Swift of Copan, Greg Scott Thomison and Brandi of Dewey, and Grant James Thomison; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Leo Thomison and one daughter Janie Lee Woody. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2014, at Fountain of Life Tabernacle in Dewey with Brother James Hanes officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, KS, with full military honors provided by the James T. Teel American Legion Post 105 Honor Guard. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 9a.m. – 8p.m. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Mr. Thomison’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Mr. George Franklin Thomison

October 16, 1927 - August 16, 2014