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Elijah Thomas

Elijah Thomas

Oct 27, 2024

Elijah "Tut" Thomas

The son of Charlie Thomas and Beulah Brady, born in Natchez Mississippi many lifelong friendships were establish. Leaving Natchez for Memphis TN, then Hopkins Park Illinois with Mr. Gibbs owner of Gibbs Tavern in the late 50’s. Didn't take long to gain an additional host of lifelong friends.

Moving to Chicago years later, becoming a boxing manager. This journey...

Melvin Howard Washington

Melvin Howard Washington

Oct 25, 2024

Elder Melvin Howard Washington

A Life of Holiness and Service

Elder Melvin Howard Washington lived a life marked by holiness, strength, and love, inspiring all who knew him. Born on July 14, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, to George and Ernestine Washington, he faced the early loss of his mother at the age offive. He, along with his two siblings, was raised by...

Rogers William Lynch III

Rogers William Lynch III

Oct 9, 2024

Rogers Williams Lynch III went to rest with the Lord October 9th, 2024. He was born April 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Rogers Williams Lynch ll and Mabel Lynch (Johnson) both preceding him in death. He was the youngest of 4 with 3 older sisters. His sisters, Vehra Waller (Chicago), Melba Collard (Las Vegas - deceased) and Connie Williams...

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