George Wesley Caylor was born in Edgemont, SD on October 26, 1929. He spent most of his youth in Ardmore, SD. George passed away peacefully at his home in Elizabeth, CO Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

George is a veteran of both WWII and Korea, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Military Police.

George's passion was flying, and he became a pilot at just 15 years of age.  He was a lifelong pilot, where he was free to escape the bounds of earth and soar the majesty of the heavens.

After studying PreLaw at Chadron State University in Chadron, NE, George's various law enforcement positions included Chief of Police, Hot Springs, SD, and Police Officer in Rapid City, SD

After many years in law enforcement, George accepted positions with the Foster Insurance Company and ultimately State Farm Insurance as an Insurance Adjuster. George was soon promoted through the ranks to the position of Superintendent with State Farm Insurance, serving in that capacity for the remainder of his career in Southern California until retirement.

George relocated to Elizabeth, Colorado in 2005 to be close to his daughter Jeanne and his grandchildren.  There he built and established the Caylor Ranch, where he loved to spend time planting Ponderosa Pines, working the land, and playing with his beloved dog, and faithful companion in his truck, his Doberman "Dobie".

George is loved and cherished by immediate family members, oldest daughter Jeanne Ann Caylor-Schmidt, son-in-law Gary Schmidt; grandchildren Misty Sanford, Andrea Mujica, and Eli Schmidt; Great grandchildren Gabriella Sanford, Aria Mujica, and Elijah Schmidt.  George is also survived by his youngest daughter, Dr. Julie Leighton, and his sister Shirley (Caylor).  George is also survived by numerous cousins and other relatives.  George was preceded in passing by his brother, Johnny Caylor, as well as his parents Lena J. (Miller) Caylor and John Erwin Caylor.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 15th at 2:00 PM at the McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs, SD, with interment to follow at the Duck Creek Cemetery near Ardmore, SD.

Sympathy notes and cards for the Caylor family may be sent care of Jeanne Caylor- Schmidt; PO Box 1492, Parker, CO 80134.

George is a Man of Faith, serving the LORD as a born again Christian most of his earthly life. He is now safely in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, where his family hopes to reunite with him one day. "Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant!"

Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com .