WATERTOWN, NY — George K. Tibbles Jr., 50, passed away at Samaritan Medical Center early Friday morning, Oct. 23, 2020, after a lengthy battle with illness.
Born June 5, 1970, in New London, CT, the son of George Tibbles Sr. and Sheila Dart, he graduated high school in his home town and soon after moved to Watertown, NY.
He spent 11 years working for various cab companies here in Watertown before he became disabled due to illness.
He spent his time surrounded by the close friends that he made his family. He enjoyed using his time to make sure they were always taken care of and loved doing special things for his loved ones. The ones closest to his heart were his dogs; Tank, passed away June 2017, and his most recent baby, Gruff.
George loved loud, fast cars, loud music, rock or hip hop, and riding ATVs and 4-wheelers.
George will be lovingly remembered by his lifetime companion of 20 years, Brenda Robinson, his children, Krishna (Justin) Cain, Michael (Jordan) Robinson, Larkin Harvey, his six grandchildren Gabriel, Justin, Hailey, Mathew, Emma, and Carter; his mother, father, a sister, Jaime Tibbles of Chico, California, and all of his close friends.
A private service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, followed by a Celebration of Life for close friends and family.
In addition to flowers, the family will also be accepting memorial donations to help purchase a headstone.
Donation information will be provided by contacting Cleveland Funeral Home at
315-315-788-6180.
George will be buried at Glenwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at clevelandfhinc.com.