George Wallace Wilder of Navasota, TX, passed away October 15, 2026, at age 82, at his home with his beloved cats and dogs.

George Wilder was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on July 10, 1944 son of Callie and George Wilder. George lived in Elmhurst until retirement in 2005, at which point he and Jo moved to Navasota TX, to live near her family. George attended DeVry University and earned degrees in Television, Radio Instrumentation, and Control Communications. After graduation, he worked for Motorola until he left to work for Better Radio & TV. George became the owner of Better Radio & TV during the 1980s. George was also a Mason, and was actively involved as a young adult.

George loved music and had a gift of being able to duplicate sound or play without sheet music. He played trumpet in the high school band at York High School in Elmhurst. Due to his love for music and technology, he became an active member of AMICA - the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association. George and Jo traveled across the country, and world, meeting with other collectors of antique music instruments and players. George also was a member of several different Radio Clubs and won many awards for his radio collection.

George was an avid stock investor and enjoyed discussing business and investments. George's work ethics and business acumen was passed onto his son and many others he influenced.

George Wilder is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine ("Jo") Crawford, and survived by their son Patrick Wilder, and his wife, Alexandria.

George Wilder requested to not have a funeral service, but will his remains will be joined with his wife in a private setting at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to a local dog or cat rescue of your choice. If you're in need of a suggestion, the family suggests Tuff Dawgs Animal Rescue, which Patrick Wilder actively supports.

Cremation services are entrusted to Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.