Jacob Hudson Carruthers Jr.

Jacob Hudson Carruthers Jr.

Jacob Carruthers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2004.
Jacob Hudson Carruthers, Jr. February 15, 1930 - January 4, 2004 On Sunday, January 4, 2004, Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers died at home in Chicago, Illinois after a long illness. Dr. Carruthers graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas, he attended Samuel Huston College in Austin where he earned a bachelor's degree. He along with Hemon Marion Sweatt and three other blacks integrated the University of Texas Law School. Dr. Carruthers leaves behind a wife, Linda (Ife); three sons, a daughter, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister, two brothers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8th from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd. Services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9th at St. James United Methodist Church, 4611 S. Ellis. In lieu of flowers, you may send your donation to the Temple of the African Community of Chicago, 4330 S. Vernon, Chicago, Illinois 60653.

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Doria Johnson

January 21, 2004

I will always remember Jake as a mentor and true example of what it means to embrace my roots. Thanks for having Camp Jianda, Jake, and for encouraging to always, without shame, embrace my true home--AFRICA.

Ms. Betty Carruthers

January 8, 2004

My condolences to the family. May God strengthen you in your time of need.

M/M J.Leonard Smith

January 8, 2004

As longtime friends and schoolmate and Gashouse Gang member,J. Leonard and Pat sends our love to Dr. J. Carruthers'Family.

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