George Henry Baldock

George was born on February 26, 1936, in Dallas, and was a longtime Fort Worth resident. Well known as Coach Baldock to former students, he was a retired educator and coach who touched the lives of many students during his 30 years at Meadowbrook Middle School. George was a kind and gentle man who spoke softly and put others before himself. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his strong character, and his steadfast commitment to family and friends.

Survivors: his wife, Marilyn S. Baldock of Nacogdoches; sons, Gregory Lee Baldock and wife Kathy of Nacogdoches, Michael George Baldock and wife Lori of Arlington, Texas, and Grady Ray Baldock and wife Liz of Nacogdoches; step-son, Russell Layne Lee and wife Kim of Murphy, Texas; and eight grandchildren, Cole Baldock, Kyle Baldock, Katy Baldock, Milena Baldock, Alden Baldock, Seth Baldock, Hayden Baldock, and Ellie Baldock.

George was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Rita Don Scherelli.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 25, at Perritte Memorial United Methodist Church on Durst Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Pastor David Brasher officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.

George's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and his longtime friends, Bill Beck, John Moore, E.W. Hilliard, David Helbing, Norman Ellis and Tommy Mathers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches, Texas.