John Pride Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

September 22, 2024

LOCATION

Washington, District of Columbia

CHARITY

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

John Lewis Pride passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at home, surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a basketball and track star. After college, he went to Howard University's graduate school...

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John Pride was one of my best friends at Capital U. Our sophomore year in 1960-61 we lived in the "Paradise House" on Pleasant Ridge Ave. It was just purchased by the University and converted to a student residence so we were allowed to name it. The name we initially chose was rejected, but we persevered and came up with the name that actually stuck. It was a great mix of about 12-13 students including athletes (football, track and basketball), music majors and minority students. Al...

William Woodman

November 21, 2024 | GREENWOOD, IN | Friend

John Pride, A great teammate and a great person. I was proud to call you my friend. Rest in peace.

Jim Demo

November 20, 2024 | School

Curtis, sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences.

Tom Moriarty Jr

October 06, 2024 | Friend

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