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Leon LaRue Obituary
He attended Central High School and was a graduate of Howard University.
He retired from the U.S. Army and Washington, D.C. government and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors: daughters, Pamela Smith of Augusta, GA., and Kelli Morrison of Chicago, IL; sons, Kenneth J. LaRue ( Jawana) of Portsmouth, VA. and Gregory LaRue; sister, Benita J. Denny; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at his church, 2200 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. with burial in the KY Veterans Cemetery Central. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home, 1300 W. Chestnut St.
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GLORIA HINES
April 4, 2012
GOD BLESS KENNETH & HIS ENTIRE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
March 30, 2012
To Pamela and Sibblings,
We thank God that your father was a good leader and negotiaor with the "Committee
of Ten" , working in the 1970's advocating
for Black young men in the city of Augusta.
God grant him eternal rest.
May you have fond memories...
Love and Peace,
Aunt Eloise Mason, Eleanor Mason, Lorenzo
Mason, Augusta, GA.
William Mason (Barbara) Flushing, NY,
Ruth Mason Lowe (Johnny), Evans, GA
March 30, 2012
To Ms. Nita and family , LaRue was one of my dearest friends. I loved him I will miss him tremendously. God Bless. Dephanie McGill
St Louis, MO
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John Johnson
March 29, 2012
My best friend, LaRue
The family has my condolences and may GOD continue to shine upon you.
Love, John H. Johnson, Jr. - Augusta, GA
Eddie Goodwin, Jr.
March 29, 2012
Sorry for your loss...may God bless you all during this time of need.
Banks Pappas
March 29, 2012
I've just completed a documentary on the civil rights movement which the latter third of focuses on the turbulent time in Augusta, Georgia in May of 1970. Mr. LaRue is mentioned in the course of the story, as he was a founding member of a group who benevolently worked for strides in race relations and the improvement of life for impoverished African Americans. I am entering his name into the dedication of the credits. My heart and prayers are extended to the family.
Rosa Clemons
March 29, 2012
To Benita and the rest of the family,
Leon and I were friends for many years, as he lked to say we grew up together. He was unique
We had many good times. I will truly miss him
May God comfort you at this time.
Rosa Clemons ( Augusta, Georgia)
Grady Abrams
March 29, 2012
I want Leon's family and friends in Louisville and other areas of the country to know about his stay in Augusta after leaving the military. He played an important role in the history of Augusta, Georgia, during the late '60s and early '70s. He was instrumental in bringing Howard University medical and law students to Augusta to assist in legal and medical matters pertaining to the May 11, 1970, riot. He participated in many community activities before and following the riot. His leadership ability shone during that turbulent period.
Leon was neat, always clean. He was uniquely Leon LaRue. I will miss him dearly. May God bless his soul.
March 29, 2012
Leon and I were friends for a long time; however I had not seen in in several years. My condolences to the LaRue and the Edmundson family.
C O L Taylor
Michael Morgenstern
March 28, 2012
I have known Leon LaRue for 20 years. He was one of a kind. We had many interesting and enjoyable times together when he would call me to discuss a legal issue or sometimes just show up at my law office. When my daughter was born, Leon arrived with a huge yellow stuffed duck. I miss him. He loved his family and his country. My condolences to the entire LaRue family and especially Leon's loving sister Benita. l
Vicky Denny
March 28, 2012
Our prayers r with u and Leon will b truly missed. Vicky & Snowflakes
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