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1933
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2024
Bill Lucy Obituary
Bill Lucy was a labor leader and civil rights activist best known for his work during and after the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike.
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11 Entries
Bess Ware
November 4, 2024
Sorry about your loss. God wanted him home be bless. Of God
Diane Hood
October 8, 2024
Bill and my Husband Leamon Hood Sr. Worked together for so many years, they were dear friends they are both resting in heavenly peace
Doris Reed
October 7, 2024
My condolences to friends and family. Mr. Lucy was always the ultimate gentleman He opened doors so others of us could step through. I hope younger people who did not have the privilege of meeting him, will take the time to learn about him. RIP our Labor Brother. You earned it.
Pamela Richardson
October 5, 2024
Bill Lucy was the GOAT for the labor movement and made significant contributions to workers rights, civil rights and human right.
He will be missed
Rest in peace my friend
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James Sims
October 3, 2024
Bill Lucy, you've been a friend since I first met you in 1970. I was in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at FT. MEADE, MD when we met each other. Although I would go overseas and back to the D.C. area we always managed to get together and hang out when I returned to the DMV. It was about six months ago that you and I chatted on the phone and we both were very overjoyed to have our chat together, as we have done many times before. Your friendship has meant so much to me and my family through the years. When you passed away, it was just two weeks away from one year of the passing of my wife last year in October. My condolences and prayers go out to your daughter and other family members. I know it's going to be hard for them without you being there. I pray that God will ease the pain and give them comfort during these stressful times and that they will be able to go with their lives, realizing that you're at peace and that SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE FREE. I recorded my own version of that song and hopefully I'll be able to give your daughter
a copy of it. RIP BILL LUCY, A friend of the SIMS FAMILY forever.
Yours Truly,
JAMES (JIMMY SIMS)
Janelle Eloisa Almendis
October 1, 2024
Beautiful... May all of you be comforter by God.
RR
October 1, 2024
A tireless and dedicated worker for civil rights. A true champion for the people. Sincere condolences to the Lucy family, May God be with you in your time of loss.
Carson Loveless
September 30, 2024
Condolences to his family
Diane Ballard
September 30, 2024
May the God of all comfort give the family all the comfort you need during your time of sorrow.
CLEMENTINA CARSWELL
September 30, 2024
TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS,YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE,MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT BRING YOU PEACE IN THIS DIIFFICULT TIME.THE DEAD CAN LIVE AGAINT. THE GOD OF COMPORTZ. .
Elizabeth Bell
September 30, 2024
RIP Bill Lucy
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