"The G" as he referred to himself and insisted that others did the same, was a freshman student at North Carolina A & T State University, majoring in Biology. He planned on being a surgeon. George attended Western Guilford High School. He played varsity football as an offensive tackle and nose-guard in his senior year. As a senior. George also attended Weaver Academy in Greensboro. N.C. where he studied Health Careers. He enjoyed his clinical assignments and was excited about seeing first hand the many different avenues he had to choose from as he decided what field of surgery he would be most needed. George especially appreciated working in the NICU at Moses Cone Hospital, and being in the field with the EMTs. George chose to attend NC A&T SU because he wanted to play Aggie football. "A man MUST play football Mom", he said. "I have to go where I can play. Any way, the Aggies need me." To say that he will be missed is an understatement. There is a definite void in the atmosphere. "The G" leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Sheila Charles Washington; his sisters LaKeisha Washington (Warren Kirton), of Loris, S.C.; Persia Washington of Greensboro, N.C.; Cynthia Jackson, of Raleigh. N.C.; Endiah Washington of Rutherfordton, N.C.; Ingrid Richardson (William), of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Tanyah Washington-Jones of Texas; one brother, Tyrone Washington of Oregon. George leaves his maternal grandmother, Ruby Anderson of Paterson, N.J.; maternal aunts Sharleen Thomas, of Jacksonville, N.C.; Co-Sandra Thomas of Monroe. N.C.; Valerie Thomas of Kinston, N.C.; LaQuanda Thomas of Kinston, N.C.; Tracey Askew of Newport News, Va.; and Wynee Angela Richardson (Chris) of Roxobel, N.C.; uncles James Thomas of Kinston, N.C.; Douglas Askew (Juanita), of Newport News, Va.; and John Askew (Cynthia) of Fayetteville, N.C.; paternal aunt Beatrice Washington of Forest City. N.C.; and paternal uncle Robert Washington of Passaic, N.J. His father, George Washington, Jr., predeceased him in August 2007. George also leaves his godmother, Dianne Covington of Paterson, N.J. and a very special friend of the family, Rickey Allen of Greensboro, N.C.; nieces Kandis Buie, Corrine Richardson and Nykyla Johnson; nephews Thor Smith, Malcolm Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Tahj' Dukes, Bakari Kirton, Nazmir Johnson and Zion Kirton; a host of great uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends. Viewing for George "The G" Kevyn Washington was held
on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Community Funeral
Home located at 2303 E. Market St. A wake was held at Bethel
AME Church 200 Regan St. Greensboro, N.C. on Tuesday, as well from
6 until 8 p.m. The details above are provided courtesy of the News and Record. Counseling support and ways to deal with grief are available from A&T professionals in Counseling Services. Please stop by Room 109 Murphy Hall, Monday - Friday from 8-5 pm. Walk-ins are accepted. You may call Counseling Services at 334.7727. If you would like to share your thoughts, prayers and other expressions of concern online with George's family and friends, please use the form below to do so. As you enter your comments, please remember to respect others. Additionally, note that the University will review your comments before they are posted to the site. We will make minor changes if necessary. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. You may view comments that were submitted by others here. |
George
Kevyn Washington was born on February 19, 1990, in Wayne, N.J.,
the third child of George and Sheila Charles Washington. George's
light was extinguished on October 9. 2008. He was 18 years old.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at
the Friendly Avenue Church of Christ at 1:30 p.m. located at 5101
W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC.