George Sargent Sibley, Jr.

george sibley, jr.
George Sargent Sibley, Jr.

It is with great sadness that the family of George Sargent Sibley, Jr. announces his passing on August 3 at the age of 74 years.

George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Jane Sibley; two sons and their wives, Chris and Laura Sibley of Potomac Falls, VA; Dean and Amy Sibley of Leesburg, VA; a daughter, Anne Hutchins of Raleigh, NC, and six grandchildren: Grace Sibley, William Sibley, Nicholas Sibley, Jake Sibley, Henry Hutchins, and Winifred Hutchins. He is also survived by one sister: Sandra Yenser of Memphis, Tennessee; a nephew and five nieces.

George was born on November 19, 1944 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to George and Rose Sibley. George earned a BS degree in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University in 1966. While at Penn State, he met his wife, Jane, and was a member at the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Following college, George was a lieutenant in the US Navy and served on submarines during the Vietnam War.

In 1970, George was hired by Electronic Data Systems (EDS) as part of the Commercial Insurance Division in Ohio, graduated from the Systems Engineering Development program, and later became regional manager in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1984, George moved with his family to Northern Virginia and held several senior leadership roles in EDS’ US government business including eight years as president of Military Systems Division. During his 37 years with EDS, George had the opportunity to travel all over the world, including living for three years in London, England with his wife.

Actively engaged in supporting our troops, George served on the Board of Directors of the USO for Metropolitan Washington for several years. He was a member of Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, VA.

He loved to visit his children and grandchildren and to travel with his wife. He was an ardent PSU Football fan, enjoying many years of season tickets. Known by all for his sharp wit, passion for history, easy conversation, and being “one of the good guys”.

A celebration of George's life will be held on August 17 at 10:30 AM at Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, VA. There will be a party in George’s honor from 12-3 PM; location/directions will be provided at the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in George's memory may be made to the USO at www.uso.org.

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  1. George was one of the warmest, most generous and supportive people that I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. He will be dearly missed. James

  2. Most individuals have a few special people who have touched their heart deeply and have a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives. I was particularly blessed one such person for me was my Uncle George. My earliest memories in life involve Uncle George later to include Aunt Jane, Chris, Dean and Anne. All the many Yenser-Sibley holidays and vacations hold very special memories for me – from hide-and-seek at Muriel Drive, Jersey Shore vacations, swimming at Barkhamsted Connecticut, touring London and numerous visits to Virginia. I am immensely thankful for Uncle George’s guidance, encouragement and generosity over my lifetime. I admired and respected him but more specifically I loved him.

  3. For some lucky reason I was frequently paired up with George in charity golf tournaments. It was always a joy because we shared stories about our families and travels. We also played some good golf. My heartfelt sympathy to Jane and Gus family. His loss will be felt by so many. Healing prayers and hugs. ???Lisa Koches

  4. George was “one of the good guys” at WCC. I always was happy when I was paired with him in the Retired Men’s Golf. I will miss him very much – a real gentleman with a wonderful wife and nice children, one of whom went to school with one of my sons at Madison HS. May God rest his soul.

  5. Aunt Jane, Chris, Dean and Anne – I love you guys and you have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers. As I write this, I struggle to adequately pay tribute to Uncle George. I loved him like no other person. I respected him like no other person, and I have always aspired to be like him. He has been a constant presence in my life since I was born and my Penn State indoctrination clearly started early, because in every holiday picture of me as a kid I seem to be wearing a Penn State sweatshirt from you know who. All through my adulthood, I had the great fortune to work with him and be around him. He was the greatest of role models and mentors. Lastly, you can’t pay tribute to my uncle without talking about his sense of humor. One example sums it all up. When I was waiting for my first son Josh to be born, I recall talking to him in his driveway after dinner. He asked me if I was excited about it. I replied “Absolutely”, and commented “I guess that would make you a great uncle.” His deadpan reply, “Well actually, I kind of figured I was a pretty exceptional uncle to begin with.” Indeed he was – and I will always treasure him. — Gary

  6. “Fair Winds and Following Seas George.” I never told you how much I respected you and what a good and kind man you were. You leave many people with fond thoughts and memories, especially for my wife, your niece Cheryl. Thank you for being such a big part in Cheryl’s / our life. You will be sorely missed but knowing you left people in a better place after you touched them is all any many can ask of himself. The lights may have gone out but there is no darkness where you walked and for the people you inspired. You will be missed but never forgotten. Fairwell Uncle George.

  7. George was a good brother-in-law. With same age families, while living in New England, we shared many visits together (especially holidays and Cape Cod vacations). Good food, conversation, and card games were always a staple at these family events. George was an especially good son-in-law. He and Jane took great care of our mother which I have always appreciated. They hosted and entertained her at their home, took her on vacations, drove her back and forth to Western Pennsylvania many times. They were especially attentive to her during her major surgery. They nursed her through the rehab process both at the facility and at their home. Additionally, George was always a good sport often being on the losing end of her card playing skills. George will be missed! Jack

  8. I worked at DMDC with George. Great mind, great man. Blessed to have crossed paths with him. Janet Wagner / DMDC west coast from 1999 to 2016.


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