CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR THE HONORABLE MAYOR CHOKWE LUMUMBA
The Mississippi Link Newswire: a City of Jackson press release
The Honorable Chokwe Lumumba, Mayor of the City of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Mayor Lumumba was a beloved father, human rights activist, visionary, and leader of the great City of Jackson, Mississippi. He devoted his entire life to serving others through his vision of unity – “One City, One Aim, One Destiny.” He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the citizens of Jackson. The memorial schedule is as follows:
THE BODY WILL LIE IN STATE
(Public Viewing)
City of Jackson – City Hall
219 South President Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Friday, March 7, 2014
11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
(Remembrance Hour)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Jackson Convention Center
105 E. Pascagoula Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39204
Saturday, March 8, 2014
11:00 a.m.
Internment following the Celebration of Life Service at Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens 4000
West Northside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, 39209.
Anyone wishing to send flowers may send them to:
Willis & Sons Funeral Home
5235 Robinson Road Ext.
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Please send letters of condolence to:
City of Jackson – City Hall
Attention: Halima Olufemi
219 South President Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
