Famous Limbrick Jr., was born in Jasper, Texas on July 5, 1947 to parents, Famous Sr., and Roberta Limbrick. Famous was infamous for being on the move. He relocated to California in 1965 – after graduating from J. H. Rowe High. He then went on to work at the US Mint in San Francisco until he was drafted into the Army. He served two years in the Army and one year in Vietnam. He then returned to Oakland to work at the US Mint. His commitment to moving was embodied in his life's work – serving as a Bus Driver and Cable Car Operator for SF Muni for over 20 years before retiring due to injury. He was the winner of the annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest in 1991.

Whenever he finished navigating people through the streets of San Francisco, Famous was navigating other terrains. He was a fan of flying from an early age… Famous was such a fan of flying that he studied and earned his pilot's license – eventually joining the Bay Area Black Pilot's Association and served as a President for some time. He also owned his own private plane named "The Pooter".

Famous married Glinda "Diane", the love of his life, on September 3, 1966. They were happily married over 53 years with three children and six grandchildren.

Famous was united at an early age to Bethlehem Church of Jasper and later became a member of Downs Memorial United Methodist Church in Oakland, CA. He was involved in bible study and supported other community ministries.

He loved fishing, he would get his daily fishing reports all the way from Jasper, from his good friend Lonnie Wright. He loved cooking and sitting and listening to the birds. He also loved traveling, especially traveling back home to Jasper even just to sit on the porch (The Garret as he called it).

Famous is survived by his spouse, Glinda "Diane" Limbrick, children; Nicole, Famous III, and Tyre (Diana) Limbrick, grandchildren; Kamrei, Brianna, Nina Simone, Jeremiah, Keziah, and Tyre Jr.

Preceded in death by parents; Famous Limbrick Sr., Roberta Limbrick and brother Thurman (Joe) Limbrick. He is also survived by many beautiful extended family and friends as well as his infamous traveling buddies, Brother in law and Sister in law, Richard and Sharon Baker, Thank You for keeping him on the move.