George Edward

Rotan

George Edward Rotan, 81, left this earth on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 to await the resurrection of his God while at home in the presence of his wife, daughter and loved ones.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday Aug 10, 2026 at Slater Chapel Cemetery, Nolan, Texas.

George was born October 5, 1944 in National City, California to Leonard and Bernice (Pendergrass) Rotan. Before the age of 1 year his family moved back to Nolan where he was raised. He grew up on a dairy farm, attended and graduated from Divide School in Nolan and attended Lamar St. Church of Christ in Sweetwater.

After graduating high school he went to Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas where he met and married his first wife Jane Bowron on February 17, 1967.  They raised two children, a son Christopher George and a daughter Robin Powell.

He worked for AMOCO as an electrician in the oilfield for 30 years.

George played guitar and bass with his first wife Jane who was also a musician. He attended South Plains College where he played Bluegrass and Gospel music.  He played many venues and opened for a couple of professional groups like "The Country Gazette" and "Alison Kraus". He was good friends with many professional musicians.  He was well known in the Bluegrass circles in and around Levelland, Texas where they lived.

In the mid 90's after he retired, he and Jane moved to the Abilene area where they got acquainted with the Bluegrass community.  This is where they met Gale Gipson and they became good friends.  After Jane's passing, Gale and George continued to play music, love blossomed and they married a year later on June 12, 2003. They were very involved in the Bluegrass circle in the Abilene area playing venues, churches and festivals across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Together they attended Sabbath meetings with a local group of Torah Observers.  George resided on the family farm with his wife Gale until his passing.

His first love was Jesus. His second love was Jane.  His third love was Gale and his fourth love was playing music up until a year before his passing.

George will be remembered by all who knew him for his patience and compassion for everyone. His grandchildren will especially remember his stories about growing up on the farm.

He is survived by his loving wife Gale, daughter Robin and her husband Kyle Wright, 2 stepchildren Jeremy Park and Amanda Sneed, 10 grandchildren, Christian Wright, Jason Wright, Krista Jane Wright, Chance Wright, KatrinaAnn Wright, Lista Sneed Stewart, Kamahri Sneed, Jade Canales, Damion Park, and Ronin Park, and 4 great grandchildren, his brother Jerry Rotan and wife Judi, 2 nephews Clay Williams and David Rotan, and 1 niece Donna Gilbert.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, his first wife and his sister.