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 ...
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