Obituaries

George Ray (“Mick”) Washington passed away September 16, 2018 at his home in Fremont, California at the age of 68. He was born January 23, 1950 in Greenville, Texas to George Washington and Lela Alberta (Davis) Washington.

Mick was raised by his great uncle and aunt, Willie and Ethel Finley and graduated from Greenville High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Viet Nam. After his discharge he attended the University of California at Berkley for 2 years majoring in international law.

On July 1, 1985 he married Roberta Johnson in Dallas, Texas. They were married for 33 years. Mick was an avid collector of clowns, hot wheels, and most anything with remote controls. He earned a brown black belt in Karate. His family remembers this man for his great sense of humor, his love of jokes and laughter. He loved people, polishing his Mini Cooper and especially a good game of poker with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, great uncle and aunt Finley and adopted sister, Angela. Mick is survived by his wife Roberta, daughter Andrea (Shelley) Brown, son-in-law Tim Brown of Garland, Texas, grandsons DeShun and Tieyrek & great granddaughter Wren.