George Stephen Barham III, age 79, of Nacogdoches died on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Tyler. He was born June 10, 1944, in Nacogdoches to parents George Stephen Barham, Jr. and Carolyn (Whited) Barham.

Mr. Barham graduated from Nacogdoches High School before receiving his Bachelors of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was the owner of Barham Insurance Agency that later merged and became CBH Insurance, owner of commercial and residential real estate, an investor, and rancher. His hobbies included fishing at Fern Lake, golfing with friends, and traveling with family.

George gave back to his community through multiple charitable organizations. He was past president and a member of The Nacogdoches Rotary Club, receiving the honor of Paul Harris Fellow. He served as president of Christ Episcopal School, Senior Warden of Christ Episcopal Church, and treasurer of The Boy Scouts of America. He was also a member of The Pineywoods Country Club, Mission Nac, and Nacogdoches Youth Baseball Association, coaching The Mustangs.

Mr. Barham was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Patsy G. Barham; children, George S. Barham, IV and wife Amanda, Robert Griffin Barham and wife Kathryn, and Bonnie Barham Hawk and husband Jason; grandchildren, Bryce Barham, Luke Barham, Griffin Barham, Anna Hawk, Kylee Hawk, Shawn Holmes, and Lawson Barnwell; brother, Worth W. Barham and wife Rita; nieces, Elizabeth Thornton, Margaret Golembiewski, and Caroline Terry; and nephews, Worth Barham, Jr., Jonathan Barham, and Peck Barham.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches with The Right Reverend Jeff W. Fisher officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Christ Episcopal School Barham Scholarship, 1428 North Mound Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965 or to Mission Nac, 2611 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965.