George Allen Sturdevant

George Allen Sturdevant, 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Houston, Texas on October 1, 2026.

George was born in Flint, Michigan on February 2, 1935. He spent his childhood working on his family’s “truck farm,” playing basketball, and adventuring with the Boy Scouts of America. George graduated from North Manchester High School in Indiana and was the first in his family to attend college. He worked his way through Purdue University washing dishes at a sorority house. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, George went on to work for Caterpillar Tractor, Co. in Peoria, Illinois. There he met his wife, Ann (née Morrison). George and Ann were married on February 14, 1957.

George’s career with Caterpillar meant getting too live and travel internationally, and in 1961, he and his young family moved overseas. They lived in Turkey and Iran for nearly ten years, before returning to the United States in 1969. George continued working in heavy equipment and industrial sales, ultimately opening his own tool company in Houston, Texas in 1981. George owned and operated Fastorq for over 30 years with Ann by his side.

George was an eternal optimist. His love of people showed in the deep trust and lasting relationships he built throughout his life. George was courageous in life, love, and business, facing challenges with patience and perseverance, and celebrating successes generously with all involved. George travelled to dozens of countries and hundreds of cities over his lifetime–always enthusiastic about seeing new sites and meeting new people.

George made the most of everyday and danced with his friends until the very end.

George is remembered with love by his daughters, Laura, Lisa, Linda and their families including grandchildren, Sally, Annie, Molly, Joey, Delaney, and Margaret; great-grandchildren, Lila, Stella, Hazel, Daniel, Laurie, Margot, and Levi; and sister, Susan.

George enters Heaven’s Eternity to join those he loved and who loved him: his wife of 52 years, Ann; his parents, Benjamín and Genevieve; and his siblings, Tom, Elsie, Gene, and Ben.

In lieu of a formal memorial service, George’s family will continue to remember him and celebrate his life at a private gathering.