George Dickey Arndt passed away January 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Dickey was born to George and Dorothy Arndt on October 1, 1938 in Biloxi, MS. Growing up in Ocean Springs brought him years of joy running through the ancient oak groves with cousins, playing tennis with his family and fishing. He attended Ocean Springs public school, graduating in 1956. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering.
In July of 1964, he married the love of his life, Sherry Raum, at The First Presbyterian Church on Washington Ave. in Ocean Springs. Dickey and Sherry commenced their lives together in Austin, TX where he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Texas. They settled in Friendswood, TX, where they raised their son, Scott.
Dickey had a very successful 55-year career at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he developed numerous inventions and patents. In 2016, he was presented with The Stellar Award from the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement for inventions that had applications both in space and on Earth. He was especially proud of several medical devices that had humanitarian uses. Throughout his life and career, Dickey earned great respect and love from his colleagues, friends, and family.
Dickey is survived by his wife, Sherry; son, Scott; and his wife, Debby; and several cousins.
The family would like to thank his caregivers Alicia Morrison and Laqricia Mitchell for their exceptional care over the last year.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Duchess Sanctuary in Oakland, Oregon or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 am and the service will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the St. Paul Methodist Church on Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of George Dickey Arndt.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church of Ocean Springs
Saturday, February 8, 2025
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church of Ocean Springs
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