Charles L. DeJournette Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles L. DeJournette (Fairburn, Georgia), who passed away on August 18, 2022, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles L. DeJournette to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his grandparents, Ben, Bessie Lewis and Virginia; his former wife Jane Tolentino; his children, Batecia Burgess (Walter), Yolanda Barrow (Ray), Jane Roberts (Dave), Charles "Flash" DeJournette Jr., Daniel D. DeJournette and Harrison DeJournette; his grandchildren, Valencia West (Phil), Erica Dukes and Chelsea Fountain (William); his sisters, Mary Henry Smith and Gail DeJournette; his parents, Charles DeJournette and Amanda Vanderhall; and his sister Renee DeJournette. He was also cherished by two great grandchildren.
Early in his career, he was nationally recognized by H.U.D. for his contributions to help peacefully integrate neighborhoods in Norfolk, Virginia.
August 23, 2022
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