PASSAGES
December 27, 2012 - January 2, 2013
Funeral For President Of Citizens Trust Bank
James E. Young, president and CEO of Atlanta-based Citizens Trust Bank, died Feb. 27 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 62. Young had been the bank's CEO for 14 years. According to reports, "The passing of Mr. Young has left us deeply saddened. He will be tremendously missed but not forgotten," said Cynthia Day, who was appointed president and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank.
NBA Pioneer Referee Ken Hudson Dies Here Ken Hudson, first full-time African American referee for the National Basketball Association, passed away on May 9 in Atlanta. He became a pioneering NBA referee, officiating in the league from 1968 to 1972. During this phase of his career, he interacted with such notable players as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Walt Frazier, Lenny Wilkins, and Jerry West, to name only a few. Hudson became beloved by both players and owners.
Community Mourns Loss of Denise Gray Members of Atlanta’s business community reeled from shock after the sudden death of beloved photographer, Denise Gray, owner of Denise Gray Photography. Gray succumbed the morning of April 22 after a brief illness.
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Final Rites For Ga. Power Executive Art McClung Jr.
Arthur Joseph McClung Jr. was remembered by family and friends for his community involvement in groups and organizations and helping others. The College Park resident died Feb. 6 of cancer at Hospice Atlanta. He was 66.
Roy Patterson Remembered For His Service And Leadership Roy Patterson was praised for his commitment to the community and leadership as many family, friends and concerned citizens paid their final respects in May. Remembered for his commitment to his race, he also was praised for his journalistic talents and historical video service for family, friends, documentaries, birthdays, church choirs, and special programs. A former president of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, Patterson dispelled the myth that there is no good Black talent in mainstream media and recruited Black journalists to Atlanta. He also encouraged young students to pursue careers in journalism.
Mrs. Jarrett Remembered As A ‘Best Friend’ Annabelle Madeline Gunter-Jarrett, was remembered early this year at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church on Hamilton Holmes Dr., N.W. after many paid their final respects and memories of a long history as an Atlanta University librarian. She was the epitome of womanhood and died on Jan. 11, 2012. She was in her late 90’s.
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