George William Sofge

George William Sofge was born in Eldorado, Texas, on September 25, 1938 to Cramer and Mary Pearl (Doyle) Sofge. He left this life on March 7, 2025 for a better, pain-free place.

George learned the value of hard work early in life, beginning his adult experiences as a partner with his father in a custom combining and livestock hauling business. It was from this career path that he learned how to operate heavy equipment and make on-the-fly mechanical repairs. He learned the skills needed to maneuver heavy trucks loaded with livestock, never failing to deliver the load safely.

Recognizing that there might be another career open to him, George decided to enroll in Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Those years also brought to his life a wife (Leslie Virginia Dilworth) and two much-loved children, Rebecca Genelle and William John. After earning a degree in education with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology, he began the second phase of his work life, teaching (and sometimes coaching) at Pleasanton, Prairie Lea, Boling, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City and finally at East Central school districts. Along the way, he also managed to earn a master’s degree in school administration, a second master’s degree in school counseling, and adding a certification for vocational counseling to his credentials.

A thirty-year career in education and retirement led to the life he had always longed for --- owning a piece of land, tending to his cattle, caring for pastures, and finding joy in simple, earth-bound pleasure. This last career revealed a facet to George's personality that was as grounding and real as the soil under his boots.

In all of his careers, the most important thing to George was the time he spent with his family. A man who was usually quiet, he nevertheless found many ways to express his love for those he held dear to his heart.

George was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Roger Sofge. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Leslie Virginia (Ginger), daughter Rebecca Lockwood, son Wm. John Sofge, grandsons Travis, Andrew and Grant Lockwood, and great-granddaughters Huxley and Josie Lockwood. George Sofge will be greatly missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Visitation is scheduled at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin for March 12, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on March 13, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will be conducted on March 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., also at Goetz Funeral Home. Following the service, George will be laid to rest in the Kingsbury Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wm. John Sofge, Travis Lockwood, Andrew Lockwood, Grant Lockwood, Ron Colwell and David Carter. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.