George L. Sinclair

George Lloyd Sinclair, age 85, died in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The cause of death was complications from a Stroke. Born November 16, 1927, in Panama City, Panama, to Beatriz and Simon Sinclair, George spent his formative years becoming well versed in Spanish and playing around Panama's Canal Zone. His love of baseball blossomed into becoming an ambassador in helping to institute a Little League Program in Panama, where he coached. He later became scorekeeper for many Amateur Baseball Leagues around the country. George was known as a "jack of all trades" to all who knew and loved him, where his proficiency in many areas allowed him to gain control in his town. Transitioning from hand painting signs for local businesses during his adolescence, he became General Manager for several movie theatres in the Republic of Panama. Many of George's friends and family knew him as the "Mayor" of Panama. His ambitious and charismatic nature took him from Panama to New York City in the 1960s to pursue greater success. There, he channeled his knowledge of business into ownership of the Deluxe Movie Theatre in the Bronx, being the first to debut many popular films of the 1970s. Among many of George's professions while living in New York, he was a party promoter, introducing Latin music of many cultures to the booming city. He worked on the tour for Xiomara Alfaro, a popular soprano of the Cuban scene during the 1950s, and helped her establish many venues in New York City during the 1960s. George, as a freelance carpenter, built custom wall units and cabinetry for high-end clients on the famous 5th Avenue. Due to his fluent ability in both English and Spanish, he secured clientele and managed operations for a few struggling hardware businesses before relocating to Florida with his family. George was a much loved member of the Palm Beach County Schoolboard, where he worked as a Custodian until retirement. Many of the students from H. L. Johnson Elementary School and Crestwood Middle School remembered their "Mr. George" as helping them to become productive members of the county, often greeting him with hugs, kisses, and much gratitude. He was a dedicated Chess player and as a masterful teacher proved to be a difficult opponent to those who attempted defeat. George was always uplifting and positive in spirit. He will especially be remembered for his quick wit, playful nature, superior wisdom and tenacious work ethic that allowed him to achieve the respect and admiration of his friends, peers and family. He was a loving "Daddy" to Xiomara Sinclair and an adoring "Pop" to Charles Anderson, Richard Anderson, Howard Anderson, and Joan Anderson Binnam. George is survived by his nieces and nephews Melvia Monroe Harris, Kenneth Harris, Suzette Monroe, Franklin Harris, Sherry Harris, Olivia Sinclair Pankey and Frank Sinclair; grandnieces and grandnephews Omar Harris, Selma Harris, Bella Smith, Michael Monroe, Loreal Monroe, and Kirk Caby; grandchildren Sean Ramsey, Shelon Ramsey Hamilton, Shakisha Ramsey, Stephania Ramsey Juriel, Dana Ramsey, Brianna Ramsey, Dwayne Anderson, Denisa Anderson Majano, Danielle Anderson, Dayvoneie Anderson Leahey, Randy Anderson, Patty Anderson, Kenny Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, James Anderson, Semaj Anderson, John Williams, Alissa Anderson, Richard Anderson Jr., Jillian Anderson Reid, Kirsten Anderson, and Charles Robert Anderson; great grandnieces Rebekah Harris and Naomi Harris; and 23 great grandchildren. Thank you to the staff at the MorseLife Geriatric Center and JFK Medical Center Hospice for their caring attention and loving support. Services and burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 2, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Southern Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service and the Repast following.