John-Artis-Obituary

John Artis

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John Artis was a co-defendant in the notorious 1967 murder trial against boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Both were convicted but later exonerated.

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I just wanted to give a huge thanks to John. I met him when I was 11 years old in an institution. He was the most kindhearted person that I probably ever met. His patience with me and other kids was amazing. He taught me a lot about live and do not take it for granted. I remember him bringing in his drum set and showing up how to play. He also was big into showing out to play basketball as well too. He is someone that I will miss and hopefully I will see him again one day up in heaven

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful man Mr. John Artis fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May the love and the special memory you shared with your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and other relatives show just how much your life was touched by him. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace...

John, you have been, and are, a great inspiration to me though I never met you in this life. Your spirit lives on in my life now, and in many more. May the Lord bless and keep you always.

My deepest condolences to the Artis family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

My deepest condolences to the Carter family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

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Condolences To the Family!
John Artis my friend, my co-worker, a respectful mentor in the community. I worked with John for ten years at the Norfolk Detention Center. Words can never express how much an impact John had on the life of juveniles, and adults, across the board. When I relocated to Greensboro NC John came to speak at the Day Reporting Center an Alternative School for young offender. He shared his story and life to these young men and women and set them on a new path and...

John Artis you were a man of truth and honesty God bless and Rest your Soul and may you rejoice with Ruben Hurricane Carter in the next chapter Rest in Peace its sad l was just watching the 1999 movie My condolences to the Artis family