Robert Joseph George Jr.

October 16, 1972 - October 17, 2023 It's rare to meet someone you feel you've always known. Someone whose openness and warmth makes you feel seen and appreciated. This was Robert George's gift to everyone he met. His gentle confidence and deferential compassion were the bedrocks of his disposition. His smile was giving and unafraid. And if you had the pleasure to know him, you were touched by the depth and peacefulness of his presence. Robert Joseph George, Jr., 51, died on Tuesday, October 17th in a bicycle accident.

Bob, as he was often called, was born on October 16th, 1972 in Peoria, Illinois to Robert Joseph George, Sr. and Vicki Dale. In his youth, Bob was a tournament golfer and even traveled to the USSR to play. He attended the University of Iowa, majoring in finance, before following his dreams to film school at UCLA. His instincts, hard work, and extraordinary ability to connect with others lead to an impressive career as a motion picture producer, enabling Bob to work with some of the industry's brightest stars, and taking him to celebrated film festivals around the world.

Bob met his wife Yasmine Nasser Diaz in 2012. Their passion for travel kept them active, as their passion for each other kept them grounded. They eloped in January 2018. Adoring cat dad to Thomas and Ellie, Bob found his center through meditation, fitness, and the company of those he loved. Yasmine most of all. Bob was the champion of Yasmine's inspiration, and his accomplishments forever stand as a testament to their love.

Robert Joseph George, Jr. will be laid to rest at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Yasmine, his sister Jennifer George, and his many friends. Donations can be made in his name to The Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service.