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Jesse Miller Obituary

Miller Jr., Jesse L. We sadly announce the passing of former 24th Ward Alderman Jesse L. Miller Jr. Beloved husband of Darleen Gail Moore-Miller; and brother of Lee and Mack. Jesse died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, after complications from a heart ailment. He was 72. As Alderman of the 24th Ward from 1991-1995, Jesse helped to bring about economic revitalization to the community. Jesse established a strong record as a leader in the North Lawndale community. In 1966, he joined the SCLC and was a protégé of Dr. King. He adopted his ideology of working in the community to affect positive changes and helped to establish the LPPAC. Viewing Friday, November 28, 2014, 3:008:00p.m. at Wallace Broadview Funeral Home, 2020 W. Roosevelt Rd., Broadview, IL 60155. Services Saturday, November 29, 2014. Wake 9:00a.m. Funeral 10:00a.m. at Mt. Carmel Holiness Church, 4800 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2014.

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SHIRLEY ENNIS

May 21, 2015

Gone, but I will always remember you my "DEAREST COUSIN JESSIE"! JASMINE & I (SHIRLEY ENNIS)didn't fly here this time, I DROVE, (2CU), & FOUND OUT ONLINE THIS TREMENDOUS LOSS, SORROW HAS OVER WHELMED ME, knowone prepared us for this sad news. To his beautifully loving wife "GAIL"! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE ❤ YOU, & PRAY FOR YOU TO BE ENCOURAGED, STAY STRONG, I KNOW JESSIE LOVED YOU DEARLY. JIMMY, GBU2. I AM SO SORRY. I MISS YOU ALL, LEE, MACK & FAMILY, I LOVE YOU. WE ARE IN CHICAGO, GIVE US A CALL 708.481.3900 (HOTEL) OR MY CELL 702.773.4157. CERTAINLY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCE, ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE TOO SOON.

November 29, 2014

Please accept heartfelt condolences for Jesse at this difficult time. Hopefully your memories will help you bear the grief.

R. Scott

R. Scott

Audrey Mathis

November 28, 2014

Gail we are forever encouraged by how special Jesse was in so many lives. My family is praying for your strength. Love you.

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Memorial Events
for Jesse Miller

Nov

28

Viewing

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wallace Broadview Funeral Home - Broadview

2020 Roosevelt Road, Broadview, IL 60155

Nov

29

Wake

9:00 a.m.

Mt. Carmel Holiness Church

4800 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL

Nov

29

Service

10:00 a.m.

Mt. Carmel Holiness Church

4800 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL

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Wallace Broadview Funeral Home - Broadview

2020 Roosevelt Road, Broadview, IL 60155

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