James, David F.

appeared in Glenview Announcements, 4 Aug 2016, p. 13

Description

Media Type: Genealogical Resource; Newspaper
Item Type: Obituaries
Notes: Birth Date: 1923-01-01
Spouse: Mary James
Survived by: Six children, Tom, Cathy, David, Mary, Ann and Peter
Age 92; resident of Winnetka IL since 1967; born in St. Louis, moved to Chicago and graduated from Lane Tech H.S.; served in Tuskegee Airmen's 332nd Fighter Group during WWII; attended Loyola U. and DePaul U. College of Law; first African-American hired by American Bar Association and first African-American homeowner in Winnetka; parishioner of Sacred Heart Church; founded TWIG Day Camp, brought together Chicago's South Side children with North Shore children; worked with Open Communities as president of its board and continued as supporter of its programs; preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 1997
Date of Publication: 4 Aug 2016
Date Of Event: July 23, 2016
Last Name(s): James
Language of Item: English
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