Memorial Service To Be Held For Manville Teen Fatally Hit By Truck

MANVILLE, NJ — A funeral and memorial service has been set for 14-year-old George Watkins, Jr. of Manville who was tragically killed after being hit by a pickup truck as he crossed North Main Street in Manville last week.

The service will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at Manville High School at 1100 Brooks Blvd. in Manville, said Watkins, Jr.'s father George.

At around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, police were called to North Main Street, between Knopf Street and Dukes Parkway on the report a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

The boy was identified as George Watkins, said Manville Police.

"George was a Manville High School freshman and an accomplished athlete. He was on the school basketball team and was looking forward to playing on the baseball team in the spring. George played for the middle school champion baseball team last year. Additionally, George participated in wrestling. George aspired to be a police officer and acted as a mentor to younger children in the Plainfield Junior Police Academy," said police.

Watkins, Jr.'s father George. had an immeasurable bond with his son.

"The bond we shared... he is just one of those people that comes along once in a lifetime. You just knew whatever he does in his life he would be successful," said Watkins of his son. Read More: Manville Teen's Lovable Spirit Remembered By Dad, Fundraiser Started

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