He was 26 and a native of Baton Rouge. Jeffrey Reed. Jeff was a special person who would do anything for his friends and family. Jeff was such a great person. He was somebody I could talk to about any subject, about anything, John Montgomery said. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Jeff was an awesome person. His passing is a great loss for all Michiganders.. March 1, 2023 Updated: March 2, 2023 12:09 p.m. 3. Police considered it just another gay crime and refused to investigate it as a hate crime, said John Montgomery. He was a 2000 graduate of Broadmoor High School and was attending the ABC School (Associated Builder and Contractors-Pelican Chapter). He was a Pipe Coverer and Insulator/Electrician. Survivors also include: 2 Daughters: A resident of Greenwell Springs and an electrical apprentice, he died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident. Not just queers. Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, is assisting the family. He was predeceased by : his father James Montgomery.
Jeff was born on February 21, 1959 in Kankakee, IL. I am sorry for his family's loss and hope that now Jeff is in a better place. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. (58 years old). Survived by parents, Ephrata, formerly of Barnesboro; sister, Jill A., wife of Rick Floyd, North Beach, Md. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. They have also lived in Hillsboro, VA and Arlington, VA. Jeffrey is related to Nancy Falcone Montgomery and Frank M Montgomery as well as 1 additional person. His family and friends are in my prayers. To plant a tree in memory of Jeffrey John Montgomery, please visit. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 28, 1963 - Trailer for documentary about Montgomery, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeffrey_Montgomery&oldid=1141895869, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 12:10. Michaels killing was never solved. He was a lover and master of the "woods" and had a great fondness for the White Mountains, his stomping grounds. Jeffrey Ray Montgomery, age 63 of Fairbanks, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. [1][7] His father, John Montgomery, worked for Chrysler as a public relations executive. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Mr. Montgomery became a nationally recognized figure through numerous appearances on television and radio and in newspapers on the subject of LGBT advocacy. Jeffrey was born on May 27, 1986, the son of Michael Lee Hoskins and Elaine Ingram Hoskins of Montgomery , Alabama. He was an awesome person, and I'm honored to have had him as a friend. Jeff was such a nice and caring person. If you know of an upcoming event for Jeffrey Montgomery, please add one. March 10, 2021 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.
. Obituary. Jeff was a very special person who will be missed by all. He departed this life on Sunday, October 18th, 2020, Baptist East Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY. A public memorial likely will be held later. Ways to honor Jeffrey Montgomery's life and legacy. 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Mr. Jeffrey Montgomery, a Detroit resident, died Monday, July 18, 2016, from a heart attack, his family said. Jeff was a wonderful friend and awesome person. Jeff had never thought about being political, John Montgomery said. He came and saw me at work about 2 months ago and seemed to be doing good. [6][10], The organization was initially founded to engage in victim advocacy around LGBT violence, and work with police and prosecutors to improve the handling of LGBT related cases. Be Truthful. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Visitation I learned a lot about that country and much of his history there that he shared. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -Montgomery pediatrician Dr. Jeffrey Simon has died. person will not be tolerated. Jeffrey Montgomery Obituary We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2022, at the age of 60, Jeffrey Montgomery of Athens, Alabama passed away. Its a little bit hard to overstate the legacy. [1] He worked as the organization's president,[17] interim executive director,[8] and eventually executive director[1] until September 2007. I have so many memories of Jeff growing up. ", "Sexual Advance Triggered Beating of Shepard, Defense Attorney Says", "Matthew Shepard Story Special, The (2001) - Overview", "Kaplan, Montgomery Honored by State Bar", "Panel urges a broader state hate crime law", "Woodhull Freedom Foundation Mourns Death of One of Its Founders, Jeffrey Montgomery", "Our Best and Brightest Activists: Politics", "Legendary Sexual Freedom Advocate to be Honored for Dedication to Establishing Sexual Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right", "National LGBTQ Wall of Honor unveiled at Stonewall Inn", "National LGBTQ Wall of Honor to be unveiled at historic Stonewall Inn", "Groups seek names for Stonewall 50 honor wall". CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [1][15] He was serving in this role in 1989 when the parade moved back to the Gnome block[16] and in 1990, when for the first time a balloon escaped from the parade. Visitation for Frank Scott will be Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Brewton First United Methodist Church, 820 Belleville Avenue, followed by the Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m . Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? 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! The Detroit resident was 63. [1][2] By 2003, the organization had grown to five paid staff and hundreds of volunteers, and had helped about 5,000 victims of LGBT-related discrimination, harassment, or violence. He recently visited his brother, Clayton in Colorado for an adventure of elk hunting, hiking, snow skiing, snowmobiling, soaking in hot springs and hiking his brother's beautiful mountain property. Dear Jan,Wade, Aunt Janice, Jimmy Jr, and family. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. I keep remembering the times that I have had with Jeff. He was always a good friend to me, and I hate that we lost touch over the past year. [22], In September 2012, the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance honored Montgomery with its Vicki Sexual Freedom Award. </p><p>Jeff was born on February 21, 1959 in Kankakee, IL. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata, followed by a Christian prayer service at 8 p.m. Friends also will be received from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, April 30, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown, in the Boniface Wimmer room, followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment, church cemetery. Invalid password or account does not exist. I did not know Jeffrey, nor his family or friends, but I witnessed the love and compassion for him while walking my young granddaughter along the canal behind Broadmoor yesterday. Write your message of sympathy today. Jeffrey was born on May 27, 1986, the son of Michael Lee Hoskins and Elaine Ingram Hoskins of Montgomery , Alabama. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He started work on LGBT anti-violence issues upon learning that the police were not spending many resources on solving the murder, "just another gay killing". Create a password that only you will remember. Montgomery was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 9, 1953. He was a public relations executive. Would you like to offer Jeffrey Daniel Montgomerys loved ones a condolence message? He became nationally known for his work and served at numerous organizations. Still miss Monty . I know he will be missed by many. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Jeffrey Blane Montgomery A resident of Greenwell Springs and an electrical apprentice, he died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident. [10], Following the murder of his partner, Michael, in 1984, Montgomery began to engage in LGBT advocacy. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. He received a bachelors degree in social science from Michigan State University. I graduated with Jeff in 2000. Montgomery - Reed, Jeffery, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away on January 9, 2022. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Praying that you are all doing well during these times. [25], Montgomery was among a group of LGBT activists, representing NCAVP, invited to Washington, D.C. for meetings beginning in 1997 with senior policy officials at the White House. Here, in a quiet place by running water, and gentle protective trees, is a small shrine honoring him. [6], In 1997, he received a Golden Apple Award from the Roeper School. He always made me laugh. Jeffrey Montgomery, who turned his anger over inaction in the wake of his partners killing in an anti-gay hate crime into the Triangle Foundation, an influential group fighting for LGBT rights in Michigan and beyond, died Monday at Harper Hospital in Detroit. A graduate of Northern Cambria High School and York Technical Institute. 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. The speech, dedicated to Shepard, holds significance for the gay community, John Montgomery said. [6], He received the Liberty Bell Award from the State Bar of Michigan at their annual meeting in September 2006. Guest Book sponsored by Blanchard Family Funeral Home - Fairbanks. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salvation Army. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. In 1984, his partner, Michael, was shot to death outside a Detroit gay bar, prompting Montgomery to engage in LGBT advocacy. "He was very vocal with the Scott Amedure murder, and he also took a prominent national role with the Matthew Shepard murder. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. accounts, the history behind an article. During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. 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. Not just die hard Detroiters. He was a little rock with a big ripple.. He was always a thoughtful and sincere person. I knew Jeff for over 30 years. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Montgomery was quoted widely in the news on gay issues and high-profile crimes, including the so-called Jenny Jones killing in 1995, in which Scott Amedure of Orion Township was killed by Jonathan Schmitz days after Amedure confessed to having a secret crush on Schmitz during a taping of the Jenny Jones show. TUES-SAT Sign up for service and obituary updates. Don't knowingly lie about anyone This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Obituary Jeffrey F. Montgomery Sr., 49, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 3, 2021, at home. He knew what he was talking about it. Jeffrey Ray Montgomery, 63, of Fairbanks, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Jeffrey A. Montgomery, 58, of Williamsport passed away on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at his home. I am just glad I can remember his goofy smile. She fought valiantly after surviving a heart attack on December 5th, 2022, but the ensuing complications proved to be fatal after a 61-day battle. Montgomery's life journey took him from a comfortable childhood in Grosse Pointe, Michigan; to the national stage as a leading voice combating anti-LGBT violence across the U.S. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. And then I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff at the Texas club. He was the groups executive director until 2007. In 1999, Mr. Montgomery delivered the inaugural Matthew Shepard Memorial Lecture titled America You Kill Me Brown University. [1], Montgomery worked for approximately thirteen years, until January 1989, on the restoration of Detroit's Orchestra Hall. [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. He has lived in Alaska for over 40 years. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There is no photo or video of Jeffrey Montgomery.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. He was 63. (60 years old), March 17, 1962 - He has lived in Alaska. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Jeffrey Daniel Montgomery of Decatur, Alabama. He will definitely be missed. 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.