Sports fraternity has lost a dedicated patron

Dec 21, 2017 Sports, https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...-a-dedicated-patron/

Former GCF President George Humphrey ends race of life

By Franklin Wilson
The outspoken former President of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) George Humphrey took his final lap in the race of life on Sunday last when he departed this life following a brief period of illness.

Touching the lives of many cyclists, many of whom ‘Georgie’ as he was fondly known would have accommodated at his Ketley Street, Charlestown based Bakery, the late Humphrey was also a huge supporter of investing in the development of many a sportsmen and women.
He touched the lives of many in the boxing, athletics and the football fraternity not only with financial support but by supplying bread and other materials for teams when encamped and even when travelling.
‘Georgie’ was a true champion for sports and would be heard loudly debating with others in the yard of the Bakery in Charlestown of how he felt about any issue affecting sports and how he felt things should go in favour of the development of athletes.
He committed to supporting individuals and clubs on a monthly basis in a very quiet but impacting way, this was his style. His son Troy, died by accident some years ago and being a die-hard cyclist and wanting to see young people develop, his Bakery have since been sponsoring a memorial Meet for well over a decade in memory of Troy where attractive cash and other prizes are won by the riders.
At the helm of Roraima Bikers Club (Founder) which produced many stars including Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams who was like an adopted son, ‘Georgie’ teamed up with the National Milling Company of Guyana to run off the Annual CARICOM ‘Wheat Up’ Cycle Race. He also sponsored a Memorial Race for the late Guyanese cyclist and close friend, George Cumberbatch who also served as an executive of RBC.
Whenever he was around the sport, his voice was distinct and loud, matching his generosity to the cyclists, young and old. But as age caught up with him, ‘Georgie’ decided to take a back seat from the sport he was dedicated to voicing his dissatisfaction at the way it was administered.
Despite, he still continued to support in his own charismatic style. His loss would be impacting not only for his wife Pauline and family who pedaled along the journey of life with him, but also his many friends and supporters.
The residents of his immediate environs in Charlestown, young and old, would miss him dearly. His generosity transcended race and religion as he lived life reaching out to all and sundry. To his sorrowing wife Pauline, children and extended family, the Sports Department at Kaieteur News extends deepest sympathy to you on the loss of an icon.
May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory.