Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh Passes Away at 98
George Nigh, a former governor of Oklahoma, recently passed away.
He was a very important person in Oklahoma, serving as governor for a long time, including two full terms.
He did a lot of important things like helping build roads, supporting the arts, and improving education.
After he left being governor, he was also the boss of a university.
People remember him as a kind person who worked hard to make Oklahoma a better place.
Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh passed away at 98.
Nigh served four terms as governor, including a full term from 1979 to 1987.
He was the first Oklahoma governor re-elected and appointed the state's first female Supreme Court justices.
Nigh championed highway construction, the arts, and the OU Health Sciences Centre.
After his time in office, he was president of the University of Central Oklahoma.
- Who
- George Nigh, former Oklahoma governor.
- What
- Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh passed away.
- When
- Passed away at 98 years old, on Wednesday.
- Where
- At home.
- Why
- N/A
- Born
- 1927
- Died
- 98 years old
- Terms as Governor
- Four
- First Re-elected Governor
- Yes (1982)
- Post-Governorship Role
- President, University of Central Oklahoma