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James Milford Washington Jr.

1936 - 2025

James Milford Washington Jr. obituary, 1936-2025, Washington, DC

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

James Washington Obituary

Born on July 24, 1936, to the late James, Sr. and Edna Washington. He reunited with them and his loving wife, Carrie, in glory on April 19. 2025. He leaves to cherish his memories, his sister, Catherine, two nephews, and a host of other relatives. His service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 320 21st Street, NE, Washington, DC. The viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; his service will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. James will be laid to rest at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 5, 2025.

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May

8

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

320 21st Street, NE, Washington, DC

May

8

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

320 21st Street, NE, Washington, DC

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