Mr. George Webber Jr.

George Webber, Jr. was born December 31, 1933 in West Point, Mississippi to George Webber, Sr. and Willie Mae Webber. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, Doretha L. Webber and brother, Vernell Webber. George was educated in the public schools of West Point Mississippi and Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Sumner High School, as a mighty Sumner Spartan, in 1952. George was elated and blessed to meet, a phenomenal Christian Lady, Doretha Potts. She became the love of his life and they were married January 15, 1958. To this union, they parented two children, George L. and Doreen. George was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as an Equipment Supervisor. After his contributions of daily attendance, punctuality and great work ethics with Santa Fe Railroad, he retired after thirty three years of devoted service. at the age of fifty five, March, 1980. What an accomplishment! George past-time was supporting and watching Kansas City’s Sports Teams, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes! He was an avid fan! He was a proud father when Doreen was selected to be a Kansas City Chiefs’ Chiefette. He loved calling his son, Little George. That made his day! George also engaged in “the art of cooking” and many considered him a “Master Chef.” He could cook and prepare any dish, especially “soul food” and the taste was always very well seasoning and delicious His wife, children, and grandchildren could not wait to arrive home for the meal was always prepared. To see family and friends enjoying his cooking brought joy to him. Anyone was welcomed to eat at the Webber’s and many did. George was a proud and prideful man. Being an awesome family man, his family was a top priority in his life . He was a stable provider and made sure they always had all of their needs taken care of plus their wants, dreams, desires, and goals were supported by him physically, financially, and emotionally. If they were happy, he was oh so pleased. He loved his family immensely. Family was important to him and he enjoyed moments spent with his immediate family as well as his nephew, Jerry Potts and cousin Leeman Childs Jr. His home was a safe haven for him and he relished every moments in the comfort of his home. It was “Home Sweet Home” for him. Now he has another home created by God, as he joins other family members, especially his wife, Doretha. George leaves to cherish his memory son, George L. Webber of Kansas city, Missouri; daughter, Doreen Webber-Gaffney (Travis) of Sacramento, California, two grandchildren, Victor Newman of Los Angeles, California and David Nimrod (Latonya) of Killeen, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Davien Nimrod of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Brenson Carter Reed Nash of Midland, Texas, a special nephew, Jerry M. Potts, a special cousin, Leeman Chiles, Jr. and a host of loving relatives and friends. George departed this life on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Funeral services Friday, January 26, at 11:00am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation 10:00am-11:00am at the chapel. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolence may be shared on our website.

Mr. George Webber Jr.

December 31, 1933 - January 14, 2024