MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
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! WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called John C. Montgomery, most beloved citizen to his eternal reward, October 1, 2013; and
I WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, John was born on June 22, 1948 in Mullins Creek, Mississippi to the late Herman and Donna Montgomery; and
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WHEREAS, John was preceded in death by three sisters: Linette Montgomery, Rosetta Montgomery and Lizzie Goodman; two sisters-in-law: Cathleen Newson and Ardina (Willie) Sharp; one brother-in-law: L.C. Newson, Jr.; ; and father and mother-in-law: L.C. and Truly B. Newsom, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, John C. Montgomery attended school in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Skinner Elementary School and Crane High School; and
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: WHEREAS, On June 24, 1984 he married Carrie C. Newsom and cherished his family from that day forward; and
WHEREAS, John worked for twenty-five years as a Cab Driver in the "Windy" City. He was a hard worker who earned the respect of his peers; and
' WHEREAS, At 64 years of age, John was baptized at the Chatham-Avalon Church of Christ under the spiritual guidance of Evangelist Dr. Daniel Harrison. John served as an Usher and was a faithful member until his health
i started declining. He was a God-fearing man, unrelenting in his spiritual diligence as he served the Chatham Avalon Ministries Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS, Among his survivors are his loving and devoted wife Carrie C. Montgomery, six children: John j (Leslie) Montgomery, Jr., Denise Thompson, Sharon Montgomery, Sherry Roberts, Angela Parks, and Natshun i Thompson; three brothers: Herman Montgomery, Jr., David (Samantha) Montgomery and Darrell (Chandra)
Montgomery; two sisters: Yolanda Montgomery and Linda Montgomery; six sisters—in-law: Catherina Body, i Lillian Smith, Fannie (Cleo) Rayford, Birtha Smallwood, Shelly Anderson and Carla Ashford; two brothers-in-law:
Matthew Newson and Arthur Newson; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, ! nephews, and cousins; and
, WHEREAS, A cherished friend and supportive family member to all, John will be deeply missed but the j remembrance of his character, dedication and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
! Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this ; twenty fifth day of June, 2014 A.D., do hereby commemorate Mr. John C. Montgomery for his many lifetime contributions and do hereby extend to his family and many friends our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of John C. j Montgomery.
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