i am so sorry for the family and you are all in my prayers, my heart goes out to yall! Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. I was super saddened to hear about his passing the glad I was a part of his life in Wisconsin because I just remember always doing something with him - going ice fishing, snowmobiling, or just trekking through the woods behind Aunt Karen and Uncle Bobs house! He is survived by : his daughter Brittany Montgomery; and his pet Bam. In 2003, Gov. He was somebody I could talk to about any subject, about anything, John Montgomery said. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. He was a lover and master of the "woods" and had a great fondness for the White Mountains, his stomping grounds. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. He departed this life on Sunday, October 18th, 2020, Baptist East Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. The Triangle Foundation was founded within a year of Stevenson founding Affirmations, the Detroit-area'sLGBT community center, now based in Ferndale. In 2002, The Detroit News named Mr. Montgomery a Michiganian of the Year. MONTGOMERY Jeffrey John, 42, Ephrata, formerly of Barnesboro, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. God Bless. We are so sorry for your loss. Submit An Obituary. Jeff was a fun person, he will be missed very much!! For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Jeffs remains will be spread in some of his favorite wild places.
Jeff is survived by his son, Scott Montgomery (Winter & Eden), son, Brent Montgomery (Emily & Aubrey), and daughter, Katie Sue Montgomery (Lily & Bear). Obituary Jeffrey F. Montgomery Sr., 49, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 3, 2021, at home. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Jeffrey Montgomery, 60, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. I will miss knowing he out there in this world. There is no photo or video of Jeffrey Montgomery.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Montgomerys legacy will be the amazing impact that he had on our state, said Stephanie White, executive director of Equality Michigan, a statewide LGBT-rights organization created in 2010 with the merger of the Triangle Foundation and Lansing-based Michigan Equality. He could always make you laugh. Shepard, 21, was a gay University of Wyoming student beaten and left to die in 1998. Would you like to offer Jeffrey Daniel Montgomerys loved ones a condolence message? [12] His older brother, James Montgomery,[6] is an American blues musician, best known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band (a.k.a. [13] He moved to Detroit after graduating and remained a resident of Detroit for the remainder of his life. God Bless You. [20], Montgomery was the co-chair of the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), for which he was also a national spokesperson. He was a 2000 graduate of Broadmoor High School and was attending the ABC School (Associated Builder and Contractors-Pelican Chapter). He also was a founding member of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, a Washington, D.C., group that advocates for sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. [1], In 1984, his partner, Michael, was shot to death outside a Detroit gay bar, prompting Montgomery to engage in LGBT advocacy. I knew Jeff at Broadmoor and I only have good memories of him. With two friends, Henry D. Messer and John Monahan, Mr. Montgomery. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. (58 years old). He played soccer and hockey throughout his elementary, junior, and much of high school years. so sorry to see a good person go we will miss you in class man, and wade our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family. Its hard to believe its been so many years yet Jeffs smile is easy to remember. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families .
Jeff was born on February 21, 1959 in Kankakee, IL. Jeffrey Ray Montgomery, age 63 of Fairbanks, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. WE WIll miss You very much Jeff, You were such a sweet friend to my daughter Michele Mitchell and Baby Ty, they pray for you and your Family, We will never forget you, Love, Debora,Michele,baby Ty. Jeff loved trapping, hunting, snowmobiling, grilling, and shooting pool. I can't even begin to explain how horrible this is. Kosofsky, now executive director of the New York-based anti-bullying group Tyler Clementi Foundation, said Montgomery became a leading expert on anti-LGBT murders and worked to debunk the so-called gay-panic defense, the controversial defense tactic that blames assault or murder of LGBT people on temporary insanity brought on by sexual or romantic advances by gays. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where a sharing service will follow. There is no photo or video of Jeffrey Daniel Montgomery.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. [1][5], Montgomery died from a heart attack[6] at the age of 63 on July 18, 2016[2][4][6] at Harper University Hospital in Detroit. We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Jeffrey Daniel Montgomery of Decatur, Alabama. I would run into him in the winter while grooming trails and he would follow along and hang out for the day. In 1999, Mr. Montgomery delivered the inaugural Matthew Shepard Memorial Lecture titled America You Kill Me Brown University. Jeffrey Ray Montgomery, 63, of Fairbanks, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The family requests that donations be made in his memory to support "America You Kill Me," a documentary filmbeing made about Montgomery's life, at www.jeffreymontgomery.org. We are very sorry for your lose. [1], Montgomery worked for approximately thirteen years, until January 1989, on the restoration of Detroit's Orchestra Hall. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his mother. "He was very vocal with the Scott Amedure murder, and he also took a prominent national role with the Matthew Shepard murder. [31], In June 2019, Montgomery was one of the inaugural fifty American pioneers, trailblazers, and heroes inducted on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor within the Stonewall National Monument (SNM) in New York Citys Stonewall Inn. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. accounts, the history behind an article. "He cared deeply for those he served for so long, speaking out for human rights for almost three decades through his advocacy against violence, homelessness, HIV, and the recognition of the diversity of family, sex and sexuality.". Blanchard Family Funeral Home - Fairbanks. He received a bachelors degree in social science from Michigan State University. He was truly one of the most selfless people Ive ever met, and he was consumed with the notion of fairness and equality for all people, Lessenberry said. Simon died on Tuesday, Pediatric Healthcare, LLC posted on Facebook. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. He was predeceased by : his father James Montgomery. He inspired a generation of activists. Jeff was born on February 21, 1959 in Kankakee, IL. His constant smile and upbeat personality will greatly be missed. He loved nature; watching the Blue Birds raise their babies in his yard, marveling at the beautiful sunrise and sunsets, then sharing those pictures with his family. I know Jeffrey will be greatly missed. April 23, 2022 [1][2][3][5] He was motivated to work on LGBT anti-violence issues after learning from a Wayne County prosecutor a day after Michael's funeral that the Detroit Police Department was not spending many resources on solving the murder, calling it "just another gay killing". I have wonderful memories of playing baseball, kickball, & football in the yard; swimming in the lake; messing around in the creek; riding bikes; & the endless game of Monopoly. He changed a lot of lives for the good.. Guest Book sponsored by Blanchard Family Funeral Home - Fairbanks. it makes you realize how precious life is and how you should cherish your friends and family while you have them!i thank god for letting our paths cross and us becoming friends. He went out to Wyoming and attended the trial and was an adviser to the Shepard family when they were going through that. On Monday, September 6, 2021, Jeff expired peacefully at home after a six year battle with ALS. We ran many trips on four wheelers and snowmobiles in the White Mountains whether trapping, hunting or just enjoying that great country. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Share Jeffrey's life story with friends and family. 1:08 Jeffrey Montgomery, who turned his anger over inaction in the wake of his partner's killing in an anti-gay hate crime into the Triangle Foundation, an influential group fighting for LGBT. Praying that you are all doing well during these times. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James O. Barton Sr.; paternal grandmother, Sue Ambrose; and paternal grandfather, Elmer Ambrose. Michaels killing was never solved. [6] He grew up in nearby Grosse Pointe and graduated in 1971 from Grosse Pointe South High School,[1][6] where he had served as student body president. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. We can best honor Jeff by voting, loving and ACTing UP. Jeffrey Montgomery Sr. Obituary. A memorial will be held at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 11:00 am. And then I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff at the Texas club. Still miss Monty . The James Montgomery Band). He is survived by : his mother Hazel Norman Montgomery; his children, Levi Montgomery (Madison Barron) and Tia Montgomery; his siblings, Linda Benko (Robert), Juanita Stryzinski (Thomas), James Montgomery (Karen), John Montgomery and Jessie Montgomery; and his grandsons, Brayden Rodger and Spencer Haden. Jeffs remains will be spread in some of his favorite wild places.. Jeff was born on Feb. 21, 1959, in Kankakee, Illinois. jeff was the best friend any person could ever be blessed with! 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