Chase R. George

"Engineers don't work on hope." 

Obituary

It is with deepest sorrow we say so long to Chase Randall George, beloved son and brother, who departed our earthly world on May 19, 2025.

Chase was born on May 12, 1993 to Nancy & Randy George and brother Taylor, in upstate New York. After a short stint in NY, followed by about a year in Florida, Chase moved to Austin, Texas just before his 3rd birthday. This is where Chase grew up amongst a stellar village of families in Jester Estates. At an early age, he entertained his family and friends with humor, wit, funny antics and a true zest for life, logic and adventure. Chase attended Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School. During his primary years, he excelled academically, at attendance, in acting & film-making as well as a four year letterman on the Anderson High School Golf Team.

After graduating from high school with AP honors, Chase was accepted to the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) for Mechanical Engineering. At the time, he did not know that he was embarking on a nearly decade-long journey of education and accomplishments. As an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, he quickly became an integral team member of the machine shop student assistants, where his technical talent, strong work ethic and generous spirit were undeniable. He joined the Formula SAE organization, which challenges students to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars. Here too, he quickly became an intrinsic part of the team contributing his mechanical insight, hands-on skills, and collaborative nature to help bring their cars to life. Not only did he make his mark on the department, but he also lent his mechanical & machine expertise across the campus when and wherever needed, always with a smile.

After earning his undergraduate degree, Chase accepted a position in the Mechanical Engineering Department at TTU as a machinist and advanced to the role of engineer, all while completing his master’s degree, buying a home, raising two beloved dogs, and balancing it all with quiet diligence and genuine humility, helping countless students, faculty and staff along the way.

During COVID-19, Chase stepped up in meaningful ways, working on urgent, practical design and fabrication projects aimed at relieving pandemic-related challenges. No matter the complexity or timeframe, Chase never hesitated when someone needed help. He had a quiet but steady presence, and he could always be counted on to say yes when it mattered most.

After earning his master’s degree, Chase accepted an industry engineering role at X-Bow, the leading non-traditional producer of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (STMs) and defense technologies, where he continued to deliver as a force for efficiency, finding solutions, and accomplishing goals set before him.

Chase might have left our planet too soon, but he impacted many people while he was here.
* To quote some of his friends, “Chase was our brilliant, funny and one-of-a-kind friend; the spark in so many memories, always thinking one step ahead and bringing something special to every moment; whether it was his quick wit, his big ideas, or his steady presence, he made life better just by being there.”
* To quote one of his superiors at TTU, “..what made Chase special: his commitment to precision, his pride in the discipline of engineering, and his dedication to doing things the right way with a strong dedication to logical solutions. Chase stands as one of the most intelligent souls I've come across.”
* To quote another superior at TTU, "In the 5 years that I knew Chase, he accomplished more than most people do in their lifetime.... He was a genius."

Chase is survived by his family, grandmothers, many relatives, colleagues and friends who will all miss him dearly. As his family, we are so incredibly heartsick over the loss of such a wonderful, kind-hearted, good-natured, ingenious, thoughtful, free-spirited, clever part of our family. As we like to say, Chase had a scientist’s mind and a poet’s soul. May the memories of the times spent with Chase buoy us all until we meet again.

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July 8, 2025

I first came to know Chase about a decade ago when he was a beginning engineering student in my class. Though he was quiet, he quickly made an impression as a competent, independent and enthusiastic person. In the following semesters, he became involved with Red Raider Racing, our Formula SAE team. As I recall, he threw himself into an original design for the suspension, and for many semesters thereafter, the team was at peace regarding the suspension task. “Chase-designed,” they would say.
In our departmental machine shop, where Chase worked, he helped me on several practical projects and gave this teacher a great professional satisfaction. Namely, he had learned to do many things that I cannot do.
I am sure that Chase had a great deal more to offer the world and regret that he is gone.

Andrew Mosedale

July 7, 2025

I met Chase several times at TTU and SAE events. Always a pleasure to talk with. A few years later I made an unannounced visit to X-Bow. Who was there ….Chase. It was a wonderful surprise.

Damon L. Wagley

June 29, 2025

Chase is family.

Mr. Charlie

June 28, 2025

I met Chase when he was 2 1/2 years old. He immediately became my daughter‘s best friend. We loved having him in our lives. He was happy and kind and a fun person to have around. We will miss him tremendously.

Sharon Gramlich

June 25, 2025

Chase will be missed dearly. As a friend, he was giving and passionate. I will be forever grateful for the time we shared, the inspiration, and many creations he shared with us. From engineer, to D&D companion, to BBQ Chef, he never missed an opportunity to create and share these creations with the people around him.

Wishing all the love and peace for those who remember him.

Nicholas Campbell

June 25, 2025

Chase George was one of a kind. He was smart, funny and a great friend. I'll never forget his laugh, his love of board games or his love of the greatest drink ever created, Dr. Pepper. We will all miss him so much, but we won't ever forget him.

Kelly Ciulla

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