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Jimmy Avant

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Jimmy Avant

Birth
Death
14 Nov 2008
Burial
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18yrs old

Resided within the 600 block of North Lockwood Avenue in Chicago.

Drowned after his paddleboat sank on the Fox River in Algonquin. This was to be the last day of an eight-day leadership retreat at Camp Algonquin.

He attended North Lawndale College Prep a charter high school in Chicago.

He was known as "King Jimmy," and was remembered as a top student and versatile athlete, who had received offers from several colleges. He played football and basketball, but loved track the most. In his blue casket at the House of Branch Funeral Home, 3125 W. Roosevelt, lay a pair of gold-painted gym shoes.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at House of Branch Funeral Home, 3125 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL.
18yrs old

Resided within the 600 block of North Lockwood Avenue in Chicago.

Drowned after his paddleboat sank on the Fox River in Algonquin. This was to be the last day of an eight-day leadership retreat at Camp Algonquin.

He attended North Lawndale College Prep a charter high school in Chicago.

He was known as "King Jimmy," and was remembered as a top student and versatile athlete, who had received offers from several colleges. He played football and basketball, but loved track the most. In his blue casket at the House of Branch Funeral Home, 3125 W. Roosevelt, lay a pair of gold-painted gym shoes.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at House of Branch Funeral Home, 3125 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL.

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