George was a wonderful friend and I feel honored to have known him. He was kindhearted and generous, joyous and full of energy and good humor. He could light up the room with his laughter. I always looked forward to his visits to my office; he always brightened up my day. My memories of George include many golf outings, including those for the Jowonio School and Whitman School. And of course, there were the annual Marketing trips to NYC. I can see him now, directing traffic on a bustling Manhattan street so our tour bus could deliver students to the News America Marketing offices, or leading groups of students though a crowded Columbus Circle to the Turner Broadcasting building. So many happy memories. If a man’s life is measured by the number of people who knew and loved him, then George was a successful man indeed. Goodbye my friend, until we meet again.

George you are my hero. I looked up to you so much. You inspired me to achieve my professional goals in life. You always said "I am proud of you" you are such a beautiful soul. I know you are in heaven looking down on us and smiling. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to know you. My prayers and thoughts will be with your family. You will be missed forever.

I have known George Reid for 30 years we were in the same basketball recruiting class at Ohio University in 1985. G was a strong and physical power forward that was a tremendous teammate from the day we met at orientation. Our four man recruiting class of me, George, George's high school teammate Paul "Snoop' Graham and Dave Jamerson formed in my opinion the best overall recruiting class in Ohio University Basketball History. I watched George go from a shy freshman to one of the most respected administrators of higher education in the country. George has always supported me throughout my career as a college basketball coach and now with ESPN. I just was with George about a month ago where he drove about 85 miles from his home to a basketball camp I was working in Ontario, CA. we hugged and laughed like we did as teammates and roommates sometime on the road at OU. I introduced him to the camp and me and G were just glad to be around each other in a gym like we have been on so many occasions. G took selfies of us on his phone and we had a great time like we did every time we saw each other. As I went back to working camp G and I hugged and he headed home. By the time I returned home to Florida G had already sent USC gear to my two daughters and promised to tell the USC track coaches about my youngest. Anything G could do to help his family, friends and teammates it was done. No questions asked. I thank God for that day I got to spend with my friend and teammate one last time. My heart is broken right now because we had a bond as friends and teammates that has lasted a very long time. I will miss those phone calls that G would make when he was on the road close by where we would meet for dinner and talk about our families and good times at OU and I always laughed when G cracked that big smile that he would share with anyone he met. Rest In Peace my friend and teammate.  Reggie Rankin

George was so gracious to me when I joined USC and I appreciated his collegiality as we worked together to reach out to the engineering alumni base. He always had a kind word and a bright smile when we saw each other at ATT. He was a gentleman of the first degree. My prayers are with his family and friends.

I did not know George well but he was someone I always looked forward to running into on the elevator... Always positive, always interested, always encouraging. My thoughts and prayers are with George's family and friends.

I'm thinking about the good old days when we grew up together in North Philadelphia. Although we were cousins, we fought like we were brother and sister with love. :-) We had so much fun growing up. He always strove for excellence and didn't let growing up in the inner city stop him. I will miss my cousin, brother and friend. Until we see each other again, I will keep pushing forward. xoxoxo

I was so blessed to have worked closely with George this past year, I treasured our early morning chats and coffee runs to Starbucks. I am so grateful for your guidance, encouragement and most of all your friendship. Your eternal smile will forever live in our hearts. In our last encounter, I was so happy to see you back from vacation, I said, George give me a hug! As always, you did, may the eternal hug from our heavy Father above hold you close and provide comfort to your family. I will miss you…every day.

Although I didn't work closely with George, I do remember how pleasant he was to everyone. The few times I did speak with him, he seemed genuinely interested in how I was doing. I truly wish I had got to know him better. Rest in peace, George. May the perpetual light of God and Heaven shine upon you always.

A brother of many gifts. Personality and a man that lived above the line, thank you Lord for our intersection of friendship. Truely a man that will be missed. Bobcat nation. Peace my brother and Rest in Heaven. - Jesse #30

I did not work closely with George, but I knew him well enough to know he was a great guy. We would chat from time to time in passing and he always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry to hear of his passing knowing what a wonderful person he was and all the lives that he touched. He will definitely be missed. I will continue to keep his family in my prayers.

It was a wonderful privilege to work with George. We shared a tremendous sense of purpose, combined with humor and thoughtful perspectives. I am grateful to have known him and to have been a friend. Blessings and Peace to George, his family and friends.--Michele

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work briefly with George. He was always willing to help and mentor. Please accept my deepest condolences for your greatest loss.

George, I will miss you. You were my good buddy for over 15 years. I learned a lot from you, in all aspects of life. You will never be forgotten.

George has a nice smile. I will never forget that smile and how friendly he was. My deepest condolences to your family.

George was a kind, thoughtful man and always exuded a positive vibe for whatever task was at hand. His presence will be deeply missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to Karla and their sons. May George rest in peace.

george, you loved the beach and talked about building a house by the water...i hope you are resting in peace and enjoying the ocean view. you will be missed, always.

I had only a few opportunities to interact with George, but his kind, friendly and warm personality left a strong and lasting impression. My deepest condolence to your family, you are in my thoughts.

Though I didn't have the opportunity to work a great deal with George, I do know that he was always friendly and professional. George smiled so easily, which is probably what I will always remember most about him. I'm certain that he'll be missed deeply by his family and those who love him. May God bless.

George, you set the bar so high, you will forever be missed. It was a privilege to be able to support you for the past three years. I will be praying fervently for your wife, your boys and the entire family.

Your Motivation - Inspiring!!!!
Your Personality - Contagious!!!!!
Your Character - Admirable!!!
Your Love for Family and Friends - Irrefutable!!!!
Your Absence from our Sight - Irreplaceable!!!!
Farewell my friend!!!

I have been blessed to have spent most of my professional life along side George. From our time together at AU, I have been blessed to have had such a tremendous colleague and friend. His warmth and humor made every day I spent with him better. He had a smile that could light up a room and it only grew bigger when he was speaking of his boys or Karla. There are no words to describe the tremendous impact he had on so many and how badly he will be missed. May we all live every day to the fullest in his memory.

The nicest man who had a smile for everyone! I loved running into you on campus, we would always park at the same time coming from AT&T. You would say, "this is a sign we need to work together again." I loved your humor and energy. You are missed.

I only worked with George for a short period of time, but I admired and respected him immensely, both as a colleague and as a human being. He had an extraordinary gift to connect with people. We will miss him very, very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, sons, family, and friends. Remember all the great things about him and that will help carry you through.

This is shocking news. My husband and I were supposed to have dinner w George and Karla soon and I can't believe that we will not get to see him. We got to know George through advancement as parents and George was always a warm, wonderful and cheerful person with so much energy and spirit. Always helpful he went above and beyond whenever I needed anything during my visits to USC. We will miss him and want yo convey our deepest condolences to Karla and the boys who he loved so much and talked about often. RIP George.

George, I can't forget our last conversation we planned for an extraordinary year. I'm not ready for you to go my friend. You've forever left me with fond memories and I will never forget you. As you would say, " Let's grind G". You're gone too soon man and I hope to see you again one day. G

A great man in stature, heart and love of life. He left a piece of himself with whomever he met. He will be missed but will be remembered by all of us.

I will miss you, George. You made a lasting impact on me and our profession. Your beautiful family will now and forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

George, I am blessed to have had the privilege of working with you for almost two years. Your bright smile and welcoming personality will be missed by all of us here on the 20th fl AT&T. May your soul be at peace and may we all see each other again one day.