George Emmett Prickett

Born May 1, 1947, in Midland, Texas, to Emmett Hoy Prickett and Bonnie Faye White Prickett, joined our Heavenly Father on June 9th at home, surrounded by his family. George grew up in Midland, Texas, and was a proud 1965 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School (none of this Legacy nonsense). While in high school, he earned his Eagle Scout. He joined the U.S. Navy at the young age of 19 and served in Vietnam alongside the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. He was honorably discharged in April of 1970. To know him is to know that he did not like to spend money. Upon returning home to Midland, he purchased a 1970 Nova SS with cash, which he has kept to this day and is in the process of having it restored. He married Kathy Lynn Wynn Wheeler on October 8, 1971, in Midland, Texas, at Westside Church of Christ when it was on Illinois and Midkiff. They still attended that church until their health declined and they were no longer able to. George and Kathy welcomed their first son, Craig, in July of 1974, followed by their second son, Clay, in April of 1978. George and Kathy lived in Odessa, McCamey, and finally moved back to Midland in August 2001. In November 2004, a daughter-in-law, Patience Kristina Phillips (whom he proudly nicknamed PK), joined the family. Finally, in January 2009, their only grandson and their pride and joy, Rylen Emmett, was added to the family. As a father, he served more roles than just "Dad." He was a Scout Master for many years and even helped his son Craig to follow in his footsteps by earning his Eagle Scout. He worked for the highway department and, in his later years, was a truck driver "haulin' oil." After retiring, he enjoyed baking and traveling (preferably on a cruise). He shared that joy with the whole family by sharing the experience of an Alaskan cruise. In September 2015, George was honored to be included on the Permian Basin Honor Flight, which was truly the trip of a lifetime that he was grateful to experience with his son Clay by his side. He spoke of this trip often and encouraged other veterans to apply. He also spent his entire life, right up until the end, encouraging those he loved to "get right with God." George had an unwavering faith, and we have peace in knowing we will see him again. George was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Hoy Prickett and Bonnie Faye White Prickett; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Lue Wallace Prickett and Karen Lee Wynn. George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy Lynn Wynn Wheeler Prickett; son, Craig Emmett Prickett; his wife, Patience Kristina Phillips Prickett; their son, Rylen Emmett Prickett; his youngest son, Clay Earl Prickett; and his brother, Stanley (Stan) Prickett; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank the employees of Interim Hospice, Visiting Angels, and Carolyn Johnson for the care they gave to George during his last few months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Permian Basin Honor Flight at www.pbhonorflight.org or mailed to P.O. Box 52890, Midland, TX 79710-2890. Preacher Mike Vestal, Guest Speaker Terry Pafford. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12th, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday, June 13th, at 2:00 p.m. Services entrusted to American Heritage Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory,4100 North FM 1788, Midland, TX 79707. Casual attire, preferably red (remember everyone deployed).

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George Emmett Prickett

May 1, 1947 - June 9, 2025