GEORGE MCCULLOUGH

01/24/1925 - 02/07/2024

George was born in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Brooklyn NY, and relocated to Tyler TX after the death of his father at age 7. He attended Tyler High School and Tyler Junior College.

In 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Navy’s V-12 program at Tulane University. Upon graduation, he was transferred to the OSS (predecessor to the CIA) in charge of submersible motorboats to be used in transporting agents into mainland Japan to gather intelligence for the planned invasion of Japan. At age 19, George was one of the youngest agents in the OSS, and probably the last survivor. In 2022, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the OSS.

After discharge, he returned to Tulane and earned his BA and MBA. He joined Humble Oil (now ExxonMobil Corporation) where he served in Louisiana, Texas, London, and New York City. He retired as Vice President of Employee Relations of Exxon Corporation.

Throughout his career, George was active in a number of activities with the U.S. Government. He was a member of the Advisory Council to the Chief of Naval Personnel, Chairman of the State Department Council on Overseas Schools, and as a member of the U.S. delegation to the International Labor Organization in Geneva. He served the ILO as Chairman of the Employers Group.

He served as Chairman of the U.S. Personnel Roundtable,

and Chairman of the Conference Board Council Management and Personnel. He was a member of

The Salvation Army National Advisory Board.

Following retirement, he was a Senior Fellow at Organizational Resources Counselors, and Chairman of National Energy Group in Dallas TX.

George is predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Colleen Beacham McCullough, and his son Glen McCullough. He is survived by his son

Greg of Point Venture, TX., son Patrick and his wife

Carol of Fairfield, CT, and son Michael and his wife Vicky of Silverthorne, CO. He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great grandchildren.