George Coleman Railsback

July 8, 1935 - August 19, 2020

George Coleman Railsback, age 85, of Pierce City, MO died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home in Pierce City, MO. Mr. Railsback was born in McClain, TX on Monday, July 08, 1935 to John and Texola Railsback. He graduated from McClain High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1953-1956 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton and in Korea. Mr. Railsback attended college at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX. He was an avid sports fan. Mr. Railsback married Lue Todd on Saturday, February 21, 1987 in Amarillo, TX. They moved to Pierce City, MO in 1992. Mr. Railsback was a cattle rancher & chicken producer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pierce City, MO. Surviving are the following: his wife, Lue of the home; one son, Rex (Laura) Reynolds of Pierce City, MO; two daughters, Susie Tiffin of Amarillo, TX and Nancy Wood of Plainview, TX; a grandson, Drake Railsback of Amarillo, TX; one sister, Marge Garner of Amarillo, TX; eight grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Railsback in 2012; an infant grandchild, Erin Tiffin; a sister, Lavoy Railsback, and his parents, John and Texola Railsback. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home from 1:00 - 2:00 PM on Friday before the service. Memorial services will be at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday, August 21, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Greg Hagebusch officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Pierce City, MO.