George was born in West Cornforth, County Durham, England on the 11 August 1928. He is the only son of George and Hannah and he has two sisters, Connie and Nancy.
His first job was at Tyrer's Shoe Shop and was paid the princely sum of 7s 6p per week. He later joined Blackler's in Newcastle and his wages increased to12s 6p per week.
While working at Blackler's he was called up to do National Service and was given the army number 1906. Between 1946 and 1949 he served in Burma and Singapore. After National Service, he returned to Blackler's and worked there until 1955 when, at the age of 27, he re-located to the Blackler's store in Liverpool. The most important event in George's life also occurred in 1955 when he married Joan Simpson on 17 September at St. John's Parish Church in their home village of Stillington. They honeymooned in Morecambe and took possession of their first car, a Ford Prefect, registration 392 AKA.
During a very happy married life they were blessed with a son, Ian and a daughter, Tracy who have given George grandchildren, Conner, Nicholas, Emily and Bethany.

George was proposed into Freemasonry by brothers J. B. Knight and K. H. Knight. He was initiated into Bold Lodge on 7 October 1959 in the new Masonic Hall, Kingsway, Widnes. The Worshipful Master was William Critchley Gamer and the ceremony was performed by Frank James Knight, the Director of Ceremonies. He became Master of Bold Lodge in December 1971. In 1972, George became Charity Steward, a position he held until 2002 when he was appointed Almoner, a position he retired from in 2008.

Working tirelessly for the Lodge, George and his wife Joan organised many functions to raise money for charity. One such function is still held every year on the first Wednesday in January, when there is a candlelit dinner followed by entertainment and a large raffle for charity. He also organised outings to places of interest and Masonic Homes.
George was the Lodge representative on the board of the Widnes Masonic Hall as well as being Group Secretary from 1982 to 1984. As a result of these considerable efforts he was appointed Provincial Grand Steward in 1978, promoted to Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works in 1982 and again promoted to Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden 1993. 
He was a founder and Treasurer of Hale Lodge No. 8813 and was also a member of the Provincial Steward's Lodge (Quingenti No. 8516)
In 1962 he was exalted in Bold Chapter and installed M.E.Z. in 1982. George was also a member of Bold Conclave No.187.