George William McKiddie III

April 13, 1951 – September 2, 2025

George William McKiddie III, 74, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 13, 1951, in Camp Polk, Louisiana, to George W. McKiddie II and Theresa C. McKiddie, George lived a life full of love and adventure.

On July 6, 1978, he married Julie McKiddie, the love of his life. Together, they built a family and a legacy. George was a successful entrepreneur, co-owning a waste grease processing plant with his brother, Randy McKiddie, and later operating GWM Enterprises with his son, George W. McKiddie IV. He took immense pride in his 53-year trucking career, during which he drove over 4 million miles without a single accident.

An avid outdoorsman, George cherished hunting and fishing trips with friends and family all over. He also enjoyed participating in team penning and sorting with family members, including his brother Randy, and grandsons Ethan and Cris. A passionate builder, George crafted numerous vehicles over the years, including dragsters, funny cars, vans, motorcycles, street rods, and more.

George is survived by his beloved wife, Julie; his children, Chrystal McKiddie, George W. McKiddie IV and wife Tammy, Bonni Diaz, and Jake McKiddie and wife Keri; and his grandchildren, Cheyenne McKiddie and significant other Andrew Hardin, Ethan Diaz and wife Jerri, Cristian Diaz and wife Logan, George McKiddie V, Ariana Diaz, Chloe Hernandez, Kaylee McKiddie, Juan Hernandez, Elia Hernandez, Alex Hernandez, and Jackson Harvey. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren Emileigh, Kingston, Ronin, Racyn, and Ainsley Grace, as well as brother Randy McKiddie and wife Joyce, sister Angie Ceyler and husband Phil.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two children, Ira Shane and Andrew.

Funeral services will take place on September 8th at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw, OK. Pallbearers will include Randy McKiddie, George McKiddie IV, Jake McKiddie, Ethan Diaz, Cristian Diaz, and George McKiddie V.