Dr. George C. Washington Iii

Dr. George C. Washington, III

Jackson - Dr. George C. Washington, III, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. A native of Gadsden, Alabama, he was the son of the late George and Bessie Washington.

Dr. Washington graduated from Carver High School in Gadsden and received his B. S. degree in Arts and Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) from Alabama A and M College. Both graduate degrees were received from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. His professional experience included teaching and band director at Trenholm High School, Tuscumbia, Alabama and Council Training School, Normal, Alabama prior to migrating to Jackson, Mississippi in 1957 to teach at Jackson State College. He retired from Jackson State University in 1999 as Associate Professor of Biology and Associate Director of Preprofessional Health Careers Program, although he continued as an adjunct professor for a number of years.

Dr. Washington married the love of his life, Dora Scruggs, in 1958, and together they began a teaching career in higher education.

Dr. Washington received many civic and church-related awards, including "Kappa Man of the Year" from the Jackson Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the "Lifetime Achievement Award," given at the 71st Southwestern Provincial meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. While a member of the Jackson Northwest Optimist Club, he was honored as a triple distinguished president. He served as a trustee of the Gulfside Association and as a member of the Board of Trustees, Piney Woods School.

As a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, he served as a choir member, a member of Prime Timers Ministry, the Board of Trustees, and the United Methodist Men's organization, from which he received a Lifetime Award. Beyond the local church, he served as president and vice president of the Conference United Methodist Men and on the Episcopacy Committee.

Dr. Washington is survived by his wife, Dora, of Jackson, MS; children, Dr. E. Patrice Colbert of Chesterfield, MO, George C. Washington, IV of Austin, TX, and Tamara Y. Washington of Falls Church, VA; six grandchildren, Adrianna Boothe of Yuma, AZ, Chloe Colbert of Chesterfield, MO, Dennis Colbert of Louisville, KY, Grace Colbert of Chesterfield, MO, Alexandria and George C. Washington,V of Austin, TX; a sister Edith Washington (C. S.), brother, Charles Washington (Chessel) and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Viewing will take place Friday, October 19, from 12-5 p.m. at Collins Northside Chapel. Family Visitation will be held Friday, October 19, From 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The funeral service is Saturday, October 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, followed by burial at the Natchez Trace Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 655 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206 in memory of Dr. Washington.