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Jack J. Reid

Jack Reid Obituary

Reid, Jack J. 72, Army Sgt., Korean War Vet, died peacefully at home December 13th after a lengthy illness, beloved husband and life partner of Juliet Reid, cherished father of seven children, proud grandfather of 15, great- grandfather of ten. Jack was the first African- American clothing cutter inducted into the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and also the organizer of the first union of Black Switchman on the Belt Railroad over which he lost his job. If anybody could ever say a man fought a good fight, our Jack did. He will be missed by many. Memorial services pending. For information call the Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2002.

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Kinnesha Jackson

December 9, 2024

I love and miss him so much my step dad

James Jackson BS,MS

December 21, 2023

I miss him tremendously!!! I wouldn't be the man that I am today if he didn't play an integral part in my life!!!

Pamela Brown

December 18, 2002

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Keep looking up for your strength.



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