George W. Brooks ’48 *49 *62

George was born Aug. 7, 1923, in Essex County, Va. He died Dec. 27, 2016, in Newport News, Va. He was 93.

George had three noteworthy careers: He was in Navy combat in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during World War II. He earned three Princeton degrees with high honors, including a doctorate. And he was a top executive at NASA for space programs and other science and engineering projects.

George met Beryl, his first wife, in Australia. She immigrated to the United States for the start of their marriage of 61 years. They became parents of three, grandparents of seven, and great-grandparents of two. After Beryl’s death in 2008, he married Suzanne Hinson, becoming the stepfather of three and step-grandfather of 12.

In Newport News, George was active in many community and volunteer activities. He also participated in the Wounded Warriors program and served on the board of the Langley (Va.) Air and Space Center.