George was born on September 8, 1945, to Faye (Edwards) Cloud and Kenneth Cloud in Cowlington, Oklahoma, and passed away on October 6, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Pat Hull.
To many, George was simply and affectionately known as “Coach Cloud.” Coaching was much more than a job to him—it was an opportunity to teach, encourage, and make a difference in the lives of young people. Throughout his coaching career, he led his teams to numerous state basketball tournament appearances and earned the respect of players, fellow coaches, and communities alike. While his accomplishments on the court were many, Coach Cloud will be remembered just as much for the way he treated people. His kindness, easygoing personality, and genuine likeability made him a coach his players respected and a man people enjoyed being around. The lessons he taught extended far beyond basketball, and his influence will continue through the many lives he touched.
Away from the basketball court, George loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a great hunting partner and truly enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love of hunting with others. He especially enjoyed teaching kids how to hunt, patiently passing along the traditions and skills that meant so much to him.
George loved his children dearly and was proud of his family. Those who knew him best also knew that he could be stubborn and very set in his ways. Once George made up his mind, there usually wasn’t much changing it. It was simply part of who he was, and those closest to him knew that beneath that stubborn streak was a man who loved his family deeply and cared greatly for the people in his life. His strong personality, familiar ways, and unmistakable presence will be missed just as much as the many things he taught and shared with others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Wesley Cloud and wife Ashley; daughter, Stacy Stout; grandchildren, Brent Stout, Samantha Gillespie, Kaeden Cloud, Jalen Cloud, and Nyah Cloud; two great-grandsons; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, former players, friends, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Dedmon, Chris Bunch, Brent Stout, Jalen Cloud, Ron Dell Hull, and Garon Dedmon.
Coach Cloud leaves behind a legacy measured not only in wins, state tournament appearances, or seasons coached, but in the generations of young people he encouraged, taught, and believed in. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, his players, his fellow coaches, his hunting companions, and the many people fortunate enough to call him a friend.
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