When the siblings slowly began to divide themselves between homes, Rajeanna moved them all to Norfolk, a much smaller community two hours north-west of Omaha. Attorney Stu Dornan, at the podium, said Jake Gardner was shook up by the indictment against him. She graduated from UNT and became a teacher in the Dallas public schools. You have been a great father, a true friend, but most of all a very loving husband. We proceeded to have some great and fun years together starting right after the birth of "the little red haired girl" (Jacquilini)and ending just before he left to pursue what became his life in Washington eventually with Dawn. He never seemed down, even when the prognosis wasnt good, he never lost hope. 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. Justin Wayne, an attorney for Scurlocks family, said it wouldnt be appropriate to comment so soon after Gardners death. To David and the other children I do not know, I accompany you in your grief and memories of your great Dad. The deadly turn came after a strange week in which Franklin announced late Tuesday afternoon that the grand jury, which met for a week, had filed four charges against Gardner: manslaughter, attempted first-degree assault, terroristic threats and weapon use. Jujus father knows the disparities well, has protested them before, and is doing so now in the most painful of scenarios. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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!'. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Her name is Jewels, and shes seven months old. I cannot say or do anything until the grand jury is over at the end of next week, he texted. He was never recorded, but hell rap for the family. He stood best man at my wedding and for a time he was the best friend I had in the entire world. [5] Special prosecutor Fred Franklin stated that Gardner had been "threatening the use of deadly force in the absence of being threatened with deadly force by James Scurlock or anyone who was associated with him. James Scurlock was murdered, and his murderer should be put on trial. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. [9], The Miami Herald reported that Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt tweeted: "Don Kleine and Douglas County have made a huge mistake. Ill be honest: James [Juju] is a hero to me, says Precious McKesson, president of the North Omaha Neighborhood Alliance. 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Despite his scattered family, Juju kindled moments rock wars in the backyard, live-action Mario Kart down the back alley, his stubborn refusal to wear a shirt or shoes that still make his siblings howl with laughter today. You can cancel at any time. More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. He was a whiz at math, his stepmother adds. [2] Gardner repeatedly asked Scurlock to get off him, and then fired the gun over his shoulder, striking Scurlock in the clavicle, killing him. We will miss you. Follow him on Twitter @CooperonCourts. Let others know about your loved one's death. After spending 10 years in the Marines stationed in Japan, Hawaii and California, he would later call Washington his home. He was born on June 20, 1959 in San Francisco, California. Jake Gardner: 5 Fast Facts You Need . Stu Dornan, right, talks about the death of his client, Jake Gardner. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. SCURLOCK, Frances H. Frances H. Scurlock died peacefully Nov. 8, 2016. In the scanner audio posted online, a Portland-area dispatcher says Gardner is valid Nebraska and clear which typically means he has no warrants. . James Scurlock and his late son-inlaw, Judge Barefoot Sanders. Could Jake Gardner have been captured before he killed himself? Jake Gardner Omaha bar owner Shot to Death James ScurlockOmaha bar owner who witnesses say shot and killed a young black man outside of his business last nig. He pleaded guilty to both you did it, you own, his father taught him and he spent the bulk of both stints penning lyrics and letters to his friends. Omaha protesters and activists reflect on the past year and how the events changed them and the city. We laughed and carried on a lot during our time together, I watched Baby Jim (cant believe your a big married man now)and Jacquie grow up and he saw my Alex born. At that point, a woman tackled Jake Gardner from behind, knocking him on his back. James was a resident of Sumiton, Alabama at the time of passing. They can find out where guys are in minutes, the official said. It is time to hold accountable those in power that abuse their power. As he turned his back he was tackled to the ground by two people. One of the problems: Such warrants are usually processed through the clerk of the county court, with the help of the Douglas County Attorneys Office. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Dear son of James Lorne and Catherine. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. You could always catch him listening to whoever was the hardest rapper telling the truth, his father says. In video from the fateful night of May 30, the 6-foot-4, 170-pound Tucker Randall stands out. Edit your search or learn more. 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. Still, the attorneys said they believed they had calmed him down. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Darling, I miss you so much! But when he did attend, his grades were immaculate, his father says. His attorneys were struggling to find an airport from which he could depart until Gardner made it to the Portland area. Juju and his siblings stayed in Colorado for roughly seven years before his mother brought them back to Omaha, a still heavily segregated city of roughly half a million people. Though it has produced an astonishing number of brilliant athletes and intellects from Malcolm X to Bob Gibson, arguably the greatest pitcher of all time for such a small community, North Omaha today struggles with educational achievement gaps, high crime and drug rates, and other challenges tied to more than a century of white supremacy. Around the community of Woodinville he loved coaching baseball and soccer for his sons' teams. 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. His identity was confirmed on Monday, during a press . One minute you would think hes dead serious, and then youd get the biggest joke in the world. He loved a good prank. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? In the wake of the indictment, one fundraiser had been set up by a friend or Gardner himself. Omaha police are investigating the shootings as homicides. The surreal and sordid ordeal involving a white Omaha bar owner and a young Black Omaha man ended Sunday with a staggering development. A 22 year old black man was shot and killed by a white bar owner after a fight broke out during a protest in Omaha the shooter has claimed self-defense. Im not into that, he told his dad. Dispatcher audio posted by the Omaha Scanner Twitter account has a Hillsboro police officer summing up the 911 call that eventually would lead them to Gardners body: Dad confirmed that Jake has a gun and Jake usually keeps it in his room but the dad is unable to find it., Unbelievable, said one attorney connected to the case. Flowers are placed as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Juju died at the Nebraska medical center shortly after. Signs included slogans like "Justice for James." I had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Gardner before his return, and he was really shook up, Dornan said. When I get older, maybe., She looks just like him, his older brother Nick Harden says. ABOUT DIGNITY MEMORIAL ; CONTACT US ; BILL PAY ; PRINT . With this decision, our justice process never even had a chance to work. The task force just did so in a double homicide case, securing the arrest of a suspect in Texas. Illustration: Guardian Design/The Guardian, James 'Juju' Scurlock: why you should say his name, too. Cousins are brothers. Just when you think this thing couldnt take any more turns.. Some of the best times of his life were spent with family and friends in 'the happiest place on earth.' Find the obituary of Peter James Scurlock (1956 - 2019) from Fawkner, VIC. And he was about to lose his freedom. 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. . That said, the attorney told reporters Sunday that neither Jake Gardner nor David Gardner, 69, knew whom they were looking for when they emerged from the bar. "When people engage in that sort of behavior, you are dishonoring the memory of the people who have died," Special Prosecutor Fred Franklin said. Mr. Scurlock died Oct. 19, 2009. Tributes.com is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown. James was born on June 7, 1932 and passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. [4] The decision proved controversial amid accusations of racial motivation. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Michael Scurlock to show support. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Demonstrations had been planned for Tuesday night, one organizer said, but with news of the indictment, those plans changed to celebrations. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Reno Baptist Church (McCalla, AL 35111). Cole Christensen, second from right, of Omaha, leads a protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Special prosecutor Fred Franklin, who delivered news of Gardners suicide to Monaghan on Sunday, could not be reached for comment. Without going into detail, Franklin had said Tuesday that the charges stemmed in part from incriminating statements Gardner had made in his texts or Facebook messages. He pulled the gun and briefly held it down by his side, then returned it to his waistband. People march in Omaha after James Scurlocks death. A skilled drawer, his friends insist, with handwriting like calligraphy. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown. Stephens says he came across as a racist, transphobic person. Besides Scurlock, Randall is the only named victim in a four-count indictment a grand jury issued against bar owner Jake Gardner.