He started worrying more about what was going on in the world today, his father says. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. A great man that has a great family. Thank you for always being there. 52, passed away on September 8, 2011 in Woodinville, Washington. without holding a concealed weapons permit. Jake Gardner: 5 Fast Facts You Need . 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SCURLOCK, Frances H. Frances H. Scurlock died peacefully Nov. 8, 2016. Its like when you start sports, and then you go to band, and youre just looking for your pack, you know? his father says. Juju hired on with the landfill in nearby Bennington, Nebraska, but his dreams bigger than hed dreamed before lay on the horizon. JACKSONVILLE - Graveside services for James Kay Scurlock, 84, Jacksonville, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Jarratt Cemetery under direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Stephens says he came across as a racist, transphobic person. Omaha owes gratitude to special prosecutor Fred Franklin and the 16 grand jurors who examined the shooting death of James Scurlock amid protests over the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Franklin, a retired assistant U.S. attorney, later told others that he was accustomed to the federal system in which defendants (especially white-collar ones) are often allowed to turn themselves in after an indictment is issued. He earned his GED inside. A man plays guitar at a makeshift memorial setup to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Monaghan, who corresponded with Gardner, said they made arrangements for a friend, a military veteran, to be with Gardner and to act as his bodyguard as he returned to Omaha. While working for Microsoft he met the love of his life, and future wife, Dawn Marie. Dornan said he was not aware of what Franklin was talking about Omaha police had seized Gardners phone that night. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. ithin 36 hours of the shooting, #jamesscurlock and #justiceforjamesscurlock were trending on Twitter alongside hashtags for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Ricketts called for peaceful protests. Funeral arrangement under the care ofTJ Scott & Son Funeral Directors. I miss you Jim. He had stayed with an uncle in the Portland area prior to his death. But no one rapping today enthralled him half so much as Kevin Gates, especially the song Great Man: Music was the way that Juju talked, says Diamond Davis, a close friend who lived with Juju and his family for several years. He started hanging out with the wrong crowd for a little while, trying to find his place. Jim and I met in the early 80's in Kaneohe HI as 2 young Marines looking for a career and fun. It isnt that they never disagree, Harden says, or that its always perfect. And in one of his raps, he said, Im gonna die a legend. And my best friend died a legend., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, A collection of photos of James Juju Scurlock. A flower hangs on a wall in downtown Omaha near the site where James Scurlock was shot and killed in an altercation with Jake Gardner. 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. I think it started to weigh in on him like, whoa, this is really whats out here? 3015 Okeechobee Rd Fort Pierce, FL JAMES SCURLOCK OBITUARY JAMES RICHARD SCUR LOCK James Richard Scurlock, 68, died March 28, 2015 in Fort Pierce, FL. The night James Scurlock was shot and killed by bar owner Jake Gardner, Gardner and other people sat inside his downtown bar with a shotgun and three handguns, discussing how Fridays news of a warrant rattled Gardner, Dornan and Monaghan said. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30. His pranking and office decorating skills were notorious throughout Microsoft. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. People protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. James Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, was shot and killed in the Old Market on Saturday night by a white bar owner. They went over the case with him and assured him that his self-defense claims ultimately would prevail, Dornan said. Give us a few days to get our affairs in order and we will let you know when we surrender. Dear brother of Robert, William (Sandi), and the late Jean and John. It was created by a collaboration of over 100 artists. Grand jurors, under the guidance of a special prosecutor, ruled out self-defense as a justification. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. [2] Gardner repeatedly asked Scurlock to get off him, and then fired the gun over his shoulder, striking Scurlock in the clavicle, killing him. I dont want to look like Im dumb, he told Harden. Some of the best times of his life were spent with family and friends in 'the happiest place on earth.' [3], After 36 hours Gardner was released from police custody after the county attorney concluded that he had acted in self-defense. Do you know something about James' life? High school is a big transition.. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Cole Christensen, of Omaha, and others protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. 52, passed away on September 8, 2011 in Woodinville, Washington. She was predeceased by her Hamilton family, her husband FJ Scurlock & his son, James Scurlock and his late son-inlaw, Judge Barefoot Sanders. 2022 Tributes, Inc. All rights reserved. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. 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 was the most cheerful, optimistic, and caffeinated patient I had, and he was always a pleasure to work with. SCURLOCK, Frances H. Frances H. Scurlock died peacefully Nov. 8, 2016. From World-Herald Executive Editor Randy Essex: "This has been a complicated, painful and nuanced case, but this much is certain: Throwing bombs on social media will not move us toward a more equitable society.". You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Let others know about your loved one's death. You can cancel at any time. Sunday, Dornan and Monaghan blamed Gardners apparent suicide on a cocktail of behavioral health problems stemming from head trauma he experienced during military service; the belief that people were out to kill him; and an incessant rush to judgment by social media jockeys. [1], On June 5, 2020, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in memory of Scurlock and to protest racism and racial inequality. There are no events at this time. In 1997, aged 17, he faced a third-degree assault charge that was later transferred to juvenile court. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Jim was a patient at our dental office in Issaquah. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Reno Baptist Church (McCalla, AL 35111). Phone: 402-444-1275. To his family and friends he will forever be remembered as outgoing, upbeat, and always the life of the party. It's easy and secure. He lifted his shirt, making it known he was carrying a concealed handgun in his waistband. No arrests have been made. [9], The Miami Herald reported that Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt tweeted: "Don Kleine and Douglas County have made a huge mistake. Jake Gardner, 38, has been charged with four felonies: manslaughter, attempted first-degree assault, making terroristic threats and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Cole Christensen, left, of Omaha, leads a protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. 08/07/1962 - 08/24/2019 . And for Juju, that family meant everything. Moments later, with Juju and another man approaching, Jake Gardner lifts his shirt to reveal the handgun in his waistband, then draws the weapon to his side. [24][25] On May 31, there was a Black Lives Matter and George Floyd protest in Kearney, Nebraska, that also included demonstrations in Scurlock's name. He was born on June 20, 1959 in San Francisco, California. A grand jury on Tuesday charged Gardner, 38, with manslaughter in the death of James Scurlock, the Black man authorities say Gardner shot May 30 during a protest against police brutality and. He explained Gardner should face other charges, such as manslaughter, a concealed carry permit violation, or for firing gunshots within the Omaha city limits. The charges were weighing on Gardner. The Scurlocks, including Scurlocks father, were processing what the death meant for their quest for justice, Wayne said. [29], Videos of the incident were posted on social media. Six years ago, when James Scurlock asked his 16-year-old son James Reginald, AKA Juju Da Fu, aka Little James, to attend a rally in Omaha following the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Juju shrugged it off. He pulled the gun and briefly held it down by his side, then returned it to his waistband. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Funeral Service: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Mass: 1:00 - 2:00pm Cake & Celebration of Life: 2:00 - 3:30pm, Holy Innocents Church 26526 NE Cherry Valley Road Duvall, Washington 98019-0850 'Go Niners!'. Authorities have said Scurlock and his friend, Tucker Randall, could be seen on videotape with objects in their hands while facing Gardners bars near 12th and Harney Streets. Gardner, who was nearby, pulled a handgun from his waistband, and verbally threatened the group. Randall hovered within inches of the two as they struggled. They never once mentioned the fact that James was scared for his life. Justin Wayne, an attorney for Scurlocks family, said it wouldnt be appropriate to comment so soon after Gardners death. In video from the fateful night of May 30, the 6-foot-4, 170-pound Tucker Randall stands out. [14] Kleine described what occurred in the incident, showed copies of video evidence for the audience, narrating what took place, and explained the conclusion that Gardner had acted in self-defense. He hadnt recorded professionally not yet. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. She married the love of her life, Frank J. Scurlock in 1976. We just had a good time growing up, Harden says. He never seemed down, even when the prognosis wasnt good, he never lost hope. My deepest condolences to the entire family and many friends mourning this loss. The grand jury indictment was a shock to him, it was a shock to us, it was a shock to many people, he said. He was an amazing person who will be missed! Franklin also mentioned that the grand jury relied on surveillance tapes from inside Gardners bar. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. [9] The family's attorney Justin Wayne said, "In this community, we prosecute black and brown individuals a lot more for things like we just watched," in reference to the video of the incident shown at the press conference. However, that surveillance video has no audio, leaving investigators at a loss as to what Franklin meant. After a 5 year battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on September 8th 2011, at home surrounded by his family. And though he abhorred formal writing, loathed his English classes, he often roused the party with spontaneous freestyle raps. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. James Scurlock was a 22-year-old black man who was shot and killed by a white bar owner during protests in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday night. The lawsuit claims Gardner was denied due process, specifically of his Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, largely due to Franklins comments who was quoted saying, Gardner had set up an ambush inside his business, waiting on a looter to come in so he could light him up." Pierce followed up saying "these recklessly biased and false statements by Defendant Franklin also caused Jacob Gardner to lose all faith in the justice system and end his own life for fear of an unfair trial. 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Scurlock had been among the thousands of protesters who flooded the city's downtown area. Twenty-four residents and staff members at Crowell Memorial Home tested positive for the virus as of Friday. Mr. Scurlock died Oct. 19, 2009. Like his father after the beating of Rodney King by police in Los Angeles, Juju was beginning to wake up. She was born March 7, 1920 to Lucy and Ellis and raised with her brother, Albert, in a farming community near Hillsboro. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. [1] It has been described as exacerbating tensions in the United States, and the case was referred to a grand jury for review; a grand jury returned indictments against Gardner on September 15 on four felony criminal charges, including manslaughter. Four seconds later, as Gardner attempts to stand from the puddle, Juju jumps on his back to try to prevent another shot, Fuller says. OMAHA Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Wednesday that he welcomes and supports the calling of a grand jury to review the death of James Scurlock, the 22-year-old black man fatally shot. At a press conference on Monday, June 1, Kleine announced that no charges would be filed against Gardner at that time. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Monaghan alleged that after Gardner shot and killed Scurlock, people sent Gardner death threats on social media and by text to Gardners personal cellphone, though Monaghan later acknowledged that he didnt think the threats were credible enough to report to law enforcement. Bottom line, Dornan and Monaghan said, Gardner had lost his bars (a landlord ended his lease after the shooting), his home, his livelihood. Scurlock, a 22-year-old protester, was shot and killed Saturday night by a civilian amid a protest in downtown Omaha. I just didnt like school.. He was probably in the heat of the moment, Harden says. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Lamar Scurlock James February 3, 1947 - January 10, 2021 (73 years old) Jacksonville, Arkansas Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Lamar Scurlock James Obituary We are sad to announce that on January 10, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Lamar Scurlock James (Jacksonville, Arkansas), born in Malvern, Arkansas. Dornan and Monaghan also expounded on the events of that night. 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