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HUMPHREY - Morris L. Humphrey - Services for Morris L. Humphrey were held March 1 at the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. Mr. Humphrey, 64, died Feb. 23. Born Nov. 9, 1932 in New Orleans, Mr. Humphrey enlisted in the U.S. Army after completing high school. After his honorable discharge he moved to Detroit where he was employed by General Motors Pontiac Division. After working his way up through the ranks he reached the position of quality control inspector. He retired in 1982 after 30 years of service. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Gary Ingram, Rosalinda Humphrey and Morris Humphrey Jr.; stepdaughters, Doris Wade and Sheila Brody; grandchildren, Brandon, Shannon, Cordero and Courtney; sister, Beverly Averett, and many others. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park. (Michigan Chronicle, March 12-18, 1977, Page D-4).
HUNT - Louise Hunt - The Rev. Jerome Campbell officiated at the Feb. 13 services held for Louise Hunt at the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. Mrs. Hunt died Feb. 7. She was 64. Born Louise Ali on July 27, 1931, in Detroit, Mrs. Hunt was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system. For many years she worked for the Pepsi Cola Company. Described as a woman of great strength and courage, Mrs. Hunt was married
to Willie Woods with whom she had four children. She later married
Leroy Hunt. The couple enjoyed traveling as members of the 485th Port Platoon Travel Club. They also enjoyed summering at their home in Shrewbury, Canada. Mrs. Hunt is survived by her daughters, Gwen Brazell, Madelyn Rhodes, Sharon Henderson and Jeanie Mills; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters, Joann Mitchell and Roissa Solomon, and many others. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 19-25, 1996 Page D-7).
HUNTER - Mary W. Hunter - Services for Mary W. Hunter were held Monday, Jan. 27 at New Light Baptist Church with the Rev. Benjamin Stanley Baker officiating. Mrs. Hunter died Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the age of 93. A native of Rienzi, Mississippi, she was born March 12, 1902. In 1918, she married
the late Rev. Robert Williams and they had three children, two of which preceded her in death. She later married
the late Leo Hunter. Mrs. Hunter moved to Detroit from St. Louis, Missouri after retiring from Missouri Pacific Railroad. She joined New Light Baptist in 1969 and was an active member until her health failed, serving with the Missionary and Improvement ministries, and the Sunday School. She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Hall; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren, a sister and many other relatives. Burial was at United Memorial Gardens. (Michigan Chronicle, February 5-11, 1997, page D-6)
INGRAM - Tracey M. Ingram - Services for Tracey Michelle Ingram were held Wednesday, April 2, at the Thompson Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Terrell officiated. Mrs. Ingram, 24, died March 26. Mrs. Ingram was born November 29, 1972 in Detroit and graduated from Northern High School. She married
Mr. Leslie Ingram on July 23, 1993. Mrs. Ingram was described as full of life and energy. She hoped to become a model. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Ingram; parents, Carolyn and Luther Chaney; brothers, Timothy and Sheron; grandfather, William Jackson; four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; three nieces; three nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park West. Thompson Funeral Home handled arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-6).
JACKSON - Alfred Jackson - Services were held at the Greenfield Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home, April 4, for Alfred D. Jackson, with Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiating. Mr. Jackson, 52, died March 30. Mr. Jackson, known as "Smokey" to his friends, was born February 23, 1945, in Glenn Allan, Mississippi, and was educated in the Detroit Public School System. He was a very humble and giving person who always put others before himself. Mr. Jackson is survived by his mother, Lenora Jackson; grandmother, Ethel Brown; brothers, Willie, Henry and Richard; sisters, Ester and Eunice; a special friend, Ophelia Floyd; and nieces, nephews and many others. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park West in Redford. Thompson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, April 16-22, 1997, pg. D-4).
JACKSON - Willie J. Jackson Sr. - Services for Willie Jackson were held March 11 at Unity Temple of the Apostolic Faith church with Bishop Gasten Staten officiating. Mr. Jackson was 88. He died on March 7. Born September 28, 1908 in Talbot, Georgia, Mr. Jackson was employed at Ford Motor Company for 40 years before retiring. Mr. Jackson is survived by seven daughters, Mildred Cobb, Thelma Ward, Julia Robinson, Ruth Cotten, Esther Cotton, Elizabeth Murphy, Martha Jackson and a host of other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Evergreen Gardens. (Michigan Chronicle, April 16-22, 1997, pg. D-4).
JOHNSON - Jeffrey K. Johnson - Family and friends attended services for Jeffrey Kent Johnson on Jan. 30 in the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes. Mr. Johnson, 22, died Jan. 24. Brother Eddie Miller officiated at the services. Mr. Johnson graduated from Cooley High School in 1994. Prior to that, he attended Murphy Middle School and Burns Elementary School. He developed an interest in music at an early age and was musically active for most of is life. Mr. Johnson is survived by his daughter, Jemecca; parents, Joe and Marian Johnson; sister, Joanna; brothers, Jason, Mark, Christopher and Joe Jr., and many other relatives. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 5-11, 1997, page D-6)
JOHNSON - Jessie Johnson - Services for Jessie B. Johnson were held at New Greater Oregon St. John Baptist Church, February 22, with Rev. Robert Sykes officiating. Mrs. Johnson died February 18 at age 83. Born November 7, 1913 in Gonzales, Texas, Mrs. Johnson attended Middle Fork Elementary School and Edward High School in Texas. She was a member of the Metropolitan District Baptist Ministers Wives Alliance, for which she received a 25-year service award, and a member of the interdenominational Ministers Wives. She was also a Sunday School teacher at New Greater Oregon St. John. In 1981, she received a special tribute from the Michigan House of Representatives for the spiritual support she gave her husband, the late Rev. B. T. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her sister, Vietta Kelly; cousin, A. Collins; godson, Martin C. Gordon Jr.; and many others. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
JOHNSON - Martha Johnson - Services were held February 22 at Bethel Baptist Church, East, for Martha L. Johnson. Rev. James W. Stepherson officiated. Ms. Johnson, 75, died February 18. Born July 31, 1921 in Coatopa, Alabama. Ms. Johnson joined Bethel Baptist church in 1992. She served as an usher and sang in the choir at other churches she visited. She is survived by her grandson, Leon Garner; great-grandchildren, Nina roger and Bryant Lee McCally; sister, Mary Clark; brothers, Fred Russell and Otis Russell; and many others. Interment was at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens in Livonia. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
JOHNSON - Vivian A. Johnson - Services for Vivian Ann (Sampson) Johnson were held January 25 at Swanson Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson was 58 years old. Born February 8, 1939, Mrs. Johnson was educated in the Detroit schools system and graduated from Miller High School. She also attended Henry Ford College to pursue a career as a master chef. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Auss Johnson Jr.; a sister, Katherine Dukes; a half-sister, Samretta; her father-in-law, Auss Johnson Sr.; four daughters, Delores, Denise, Kassandra and Debra; five sons, Eddie, Troy, Todd, Tony and Tony II; and a host of other family members. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
JOHNSON - Willie B. Johnson - Services for Willie B. Johnson were held Tuesday, December 17 at 12th Street Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Ray Hudson officiating. Mr. Johnson died December 12 at the age of 88. Born September 2, 1908 in Fordyce, Arkansas, he married
the late Imogene Neelon in 1931. They moved to Detroit and joined the congregation at 12th Street Church, where he attended until his recent admission to Cranbridge Nursing Home. Mr. Johnson retired from Chrysler Corp. after a 30 year employment. His survivors include six children, Alfred, James and Phyllis Johnson, Fay Henry, Charles Smith and Berry Henderson; eight grand-children, three great-grandchildren, and many other relatives. Burial was at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements were by the Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, page 4-D)
JOHNSTON - Robert Johnston - Services for Robert Johnston were held at Oak Grove AME Church, March 27, with Rev. Dr. Gregory G.M. Ingram officiating. Mr. Johnston, 72, died March 22 at Sinai Hospital. Born April 14, 1924 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Mr. Johnston was a veteran who fought in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the Eamet Campaign medal with four bronze service stars and the victory medal. He was discharged in 1945. Mr. Johnston moved to Detroit where he was employed by the Dept. of Corrections for the City of Detroit and the State. He retired after 30 years of service. He became a member of Oak Grove AME Church in 1967, where he was a devoted member of New Dimensions and Mass Choirs. Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Celia Bessie Johnston; children, Ronald D. Johnston, Jacqueline M. Johnston, Carolyn Jean Johnston and Roosevelt Lacey; grandchildren, Jeremy Johnston, Peyton Johnston, Ronald D. Johnston II, Leslie Lacey and Sherrie Lacey; brother, Rev. Chester Johnston; sister, Velia Johnston Stafford; and many others. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Christian Memorial Culture center in Rochester Hills. (Michigan Chronicle, May 14-20, 1997, pg. D-5).
JONES - Bessie M. Jones - Services for Bessie Mae Jones were held January 29 at Christland Baptist Church. Rev. C. L. Branch officiated. Mrs. Jones, 78, died January 24. Mrs. Jones was born Bessie Mae Dancy on July 24, 1918 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was a nurse at Bon Secours Hospital for 11 years before her retirement in 1977. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Jones; sister, Georgia Ivy; children, Ray Jones, Eddie Jones and Estelle Martin; grandchildren, Alfic Jones and Rosetta Jones; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home Inc. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
JONES - Carrie M. Jones - Last rites for Carrie Mae Jones were held Saturday, March 15 in the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. Officiating was the Rev. Lennell Caldwell. Mrs. Jones died March 8 at the age of 68. Born May 27, 1928 in Manning, South Carolina, she attended high school in Richmond, Virginia where she excelled on the girls basketball team at Maggie Walker. After moving to Detroit and marrying William Jones, her lifelong dream was realized when she earned her high school diploma in the Highland Park Adult Education Program. Her most recent church membership was at Messiah Baptist where she served with the Pastor's Service Guild. Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter, Constance; stepson, Eddie Lee; grandchildren, Eric, Stephen, Delvaughn, Jade, Edward and Ciera; three great-grandchildren, Tatiana, Krista and Kristian, and other relatives. Burial was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-7).
JONES - Charlene Jones - Pastor James M. Johnson officiated at the Jan. 16 services held for Charlene Jones at Bailey Temple Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Jones, 99 died Jan. 11. Born Charlene Fountain on Jan. 16, 1897 in Stoical, Mississippi, she married
the late Harrison Jones in 1915. After living in Arkansas and Memphis, Mrs. Jones moved to Detroit in 1973 where she joined Bailey Temple COGIC. As a member of Bailey she served on the Mother's Board and was active in the Sunday School, the YPWW and the Prayer and Bible Band. She had received several citations and awards for being the oldest member of the church. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughter, Theresa Banker; sons, Clarence and Samuel Jones; grandchildren, Anthony, Peter, Clarence and Ananias; seven great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Homes. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
JONES - Cora Lee Jones - Services for Cora Lee Jones were held April 9 at United Temple Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Jones, 75, died April 14. Born January 27, 1922 in Franklin, Georgia, Mrs. Jones was active in the church as a young woman. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Mother's Board and supportive member of United Temple Church of God in Christ. She and her husband, Olen, moved to Detroit after their marriage in 1942. Mrs. Jones is survived by her children, Louis Miller, Florene Luke, Felton Jones, Shirley Jeffrey, Earlene Jones, Elnora Spears and Normal Smith; grandchildren, Christine Williams, Damon Phillips, Clifford Spears, Deanna Luke, Adam Spears, Lawrence Dumas and Christopher Dumas; siblings, Norman, Mary, Ora, Catherine, Carrie, Ann Lois, Esther, Thelma, Melvin, Charlie John, Elma and Glenn. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park East. Arrangement were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, April 30 - May 3, 1997, page D-6)
JONES - James W. Jones - Zion Hope Baptist Church was the location for funeral services for James Williams Jones on Saturday, February 1. Mr. Jones, 66, died on January 26. The Rev. Charles E. Marshall officiated. Mr. Jones was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to William and Odessa Jones. He was the eldest of eight children. He moved to Detroit in 1947 and joined the Army in 1951. From his marriage to Janice Ware came eight children. He joined Zion Hope Baptist Church in 1976. It was at Zion Hope that he met and married
his second wife, Maxine Hart. Mr. Jones retired from the Kelsey-Hayes Automotive Group after 30 years of employment as a machine operator. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Maxine; eight children, Jonnie, Janell, Denise, Dennis, Kimberly, Kevin, Margaret and Gerald; five brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. Swanson Funeral Homes Inc. handled arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-5).
JONES - John L. Jones - Services for John L. Jones were held at Swanson Funeral Home, March 8 whit Rev. Risarg Huff officiating. Mr. Jones died February 28 at the age of 71. Born February 27, 1926 in Macon County, Georgia, Mr. Jones moved to Detroit with his wife, Josie, in 1947. He worked for 33 years at Chrysler Corporation's Dodge Main Plant until his retirement in 1980. He is survived by his sons, Zachary, Johnnie, Samuel and David; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Wilder, Ruby Miller, and Laura English; brothers, Rudolph Jones and Sam Jones; and many others. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park East. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-6).
JONES - Virginia Jones - The Reverend Craig Hancock officiated at the November 30 services held for Virginia Jones at the Zion Chapel Church of Christ. Mrs. Jones died November 25 at Henry Ford Hospital. She was 68. Born October 25, 1928 in Rankin County, Mississippi, Mrs. Jones was educated in the public schools of Rankin County and Detroit. She married
the late James Jones Sr. in 1944. The family relocated to Detroit in 1948. A devoted housewife and mother, Mrs. Jones worked as a nursing assistant at Friendship Manor Nursing Home for several years. A devoted member of Zion Chapel Church, she served with Usher Board No. 1 and the CWW. Mrs. Jones is survived by her children, Mary, James Jr., Asbury, Estell, Delores, Willie, Nathaniel and Doris Walls, stepdaughter, Lillie McGree; sisters, Ezella Kelly and Vynolia Holmes; foster sister, Dorothy Barron; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, December 31 - January 7, 1997, page 6-D).
