George Richard Proffitt

George Richard Proffitt, 20, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully last week at home. He was the beloved son of Trex and Beth Proffitt. While he struggled with depression and anxiety for many years, his journey appears to have ended through an accidental drug overdose. George was always passionate, honest, and direct, speaking his mind on issues he cared deeply about, like politics and social justice. He loved reading, crafts, puzzles, hiking, and climbing trees. He appreciated art, music, literature, anime, and musical theater, particularly Les Misérables, Rent, and Wicked. As a child, his favorite stories were Pinocchio and Peter Pan. George was active in the LGBTQ+ Community and was a support for many who struggled as he had. He loved his family fiercely, especially his sister and brother, and they all loved him dearly, too. George was both gentle and gutsy, a kind soul who appreciated kindness in others and had a huge heart for both people and animals. He enjoyed exploring new places, near and far, natural and urban, especially with his friends. One of his special talents was his ability to find four-leafed clovers wherever he went—he was adept at finding treasures in unlikely places. George was a brilliant young man who will be missed deeply. In addition to his parents, George is survived by his sister, Lauren Proffitt, and his brother, Eddie Proffitt. He is also remembered by grandparents, Judith Dozier Hackman (Bethany, CT) and Elizabeth Jameson (Honolulu,HI), Robert Hines and Elizabeth Board (Washington, DC), and Winfred and Lorna Proffitt (Las Vegas, NV); eight aunts and uncles, and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Richard Hackman. George was born in Evanston, IL, and lived with his family in Riverside, CA, before they moved to Lancaster, PA, in 2005. Family and friends are invited to George’s Celebration of Life at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Groff’s, 528 W. Orange Street (corner of W. Orange & Pine). Following the service, a reception with refreshments will be held at The Groff Event Center, 234 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. Donations in memory of George may be made to The Trevor Project, thetrevorproject.org, PO Box 69232, West Hollywood, CA 90069.

George Richard Proffitt

May 9, 2019