I remember how George was protective of Susan, his sister.
When I came to pick up Susan for a date, he would give me the "BROTHER LOOK" of protection. He was  not as old as us but I new he would protect her.

Bill Wallace

So sorry to hear of George's passing. George was one of my best friends. I will miss his humor, common sense, kindness, golfing and unselfishness to all.    Deepest condolences to Mary Jo, Aleena and Family, God Bless.          

George Arthur McNinch III, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 20, just five days after his 69th birthday.  George grew up in Tulsa, OK, and played baseball, football and golf for Memorial High School.  He went to Oklahoma University on a baseball scholarship and graduated with a degree in accounting and finance.  George worked for International Harvester for 15 years and spent 25 years with Haliburton, transferring to Scotland where he lived in an old windmill on the Rhine and then to Lagos Nigeria, Africa, where he touted about putting golf balls on the ‘oils’ of Nigeria.  George and his wife moved several times because of his work, which finally took him to Houston where he spent years working in the same field for other oil companies until his retirement in 2017.  George grew up hunting with his dad and spent several years as a Boy Scout.   He was an avid OU football fan, loved traveling, boating and just being near water, playing golf and watching baseball, especially his Houston Astros.  George loved spending time with his friends and his loving wife of 21 years, Mary Jo, “Sweetie.”  George was crazy about all his pets, particularly his Westies, now Mulligan and Bogie aka Stinker. 

George was preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur McNinch, Jr., born in Tonawanda, NY, and his mother Emma Lee Swicegood McNinch, born in Tulsa, OK.  George is survived by his wife, Mary Jo McNinch and stepdaughter, Aleena Gramatikos; his sisters Susan White and husband Joey of Tulsa, OK, and Jeanne Fishpaw and husband Larry of Tulsa, OK; niece Courtney King of Tulsa, OK, nephew and Godson, Casey King and wife BJ of McKinney, TX, niece Lindsey Fishpaw Collins and husband AC of Verdigris, OK, and great nieces and nephews Caitlin, Charley Rose, Sydney and Johnny of McKinney, TX, and Ayden and Cason of Verdigris, OK.  

George will always be remembered for his stubborn convictions, his huge heart, and insurmountable love for family and friends.  


George was a good friend of mine and was good friend to many others.  I enjoyed our time playing golf together.  We will all miss him.  I pray that God will give comfort to his family at this time.

Your friend,
Greg Brooks

George was a great golfer and friend for many years., even if he was a big time OU fan. I have missed seeing him for many years and was sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for Mary Jo and his family.

OBITUARY

George Arthur McNinch III

September 15, 1950 – September 21, 2019

Forest Park - The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

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