Community Remembers Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh

Former governor remembered at memorial service

OKLAHOMA CITY —Local and state leaders, and a former president, honored legendary Oklahoma Governor George Nigh Thursday for his service to the state, one of the few governors to carry all 77 counties in Oklahoma in an election. Nigh died…

Clinton remembers former Oklahoma governor as a man who put people first

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks at the memorial service for former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (Screenshot of service)OKLAHOMA CITY – Former President Bill Clinton on Thursday remembered the late George Nigh as a man who put people ahead of politics. “He came at other people with an outstretched hand, not a clenched fist,” Clinton said of the former Oklahoma governor, who died July 30 at 98. Clinton, a friend …

Former Oklahoma governor George Nigh remembered at memorial service

OKLAHOMA CITY — George Nigh, a former Oklahoma governor, was honored Thursday for his service to the state, remembered as a man who loved Oklahoma. Nigh died July 30 at age 98.

Bill Clinton, others pay tribute to George Nigh: He 'worked his heart out' for Oklahoma

Former Gov. George Nigh was remembered as one of Oklahoma's most prominent politicians of the 20th century.

Community remembers former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - A memorial service for former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh is being held at Crossings Community Church Thursday morning. Former President Bill Clinton is speaking at the service, remembering Nigh's contributions to the people of Oklahoma during challenging times. Nigh was the longest-living governor of Oklahoma, having passed away in July at the age of 98. A photo from 1985 of George Nigh and Bill Clinton talking. Im…

Memorial service to honor late Gov. George Nigh; former President Bill Clinton to speak

Oklahomans, former President Bill Clinton and more will honor the former Gov. George Nigh on Thursday during a memorial service in OKC.