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Richard C. James Memorial Fund

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Richard C. James ' Celebration of Life and Memorial 

Saturday, June 9, 2018 
4 pm 
City of Alliance Church 
380 W. 4th Street 
Williamsport, PA 17701 

A march is being planned on his behalf.. More details to come. 

To all of the people who knew and loved
Richard C. James,


Hello, My name is Tonya Anderson and on behalf of his family, I have created this Memorial GoFund Me fund to help ease the family's financial challenges due to Richard's sudden and unexpected death. It has taken us all by surprised, including his family.   

Richard died of natural causes over the Memorial Day weekend. 

This fund is going directly to Richard's sister Beatrice Gamble to help her pay his funeral costs and for his personal affairs. 



Richard C. James 
Editor of African American Perspective News

Kind hearted Soul, Humanitarian, Community Activist, World Historian, Advocate for those who had no voice, Wise Elder, Vietnam Viet, Founding Member of the Beloved Community, Heart of Williamsport Committee Member, Beautify Williamsport Leader, Filmmaker, Writer,  Newspaper Editor, Graphic Artist , Beloved family member of the Gambles, James, Lewis, Shell Familes,  Beloved family and friend of the Lycoming County/Williamsport Area. These are things, I just remembered off of the top of my head.  Please feel free to add more in the comments below or tell Richard touched your life. 

He gave so much to the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County and its residents and loved them even more. 

It is so sad for me to write this, I can hardly believe he has passed away. He was so full of life and wisdom. 

His favorite quote, which he carried in his wallet, was by Marianne Williamson.  Here is the quote. 

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.’ We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we subconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

The Richard we know, spoke and lived every word. 

Richard C. James'  Interview for the Heart of Williamsport 


His pride and joy,   new film... 39Bells 


Here is a film about his passion for keeping Williamsport Beautiful. The secret is now out about one of the people who kept the Riverwalk cleaned up.. Smile. 


If you would like to see more of Richard's films/ videos/Newspaper comments, please check out his Social Media. 

Richard's African American Perspective Newsletter 

Richard's Youtube Channel 

Richard's African American Perspective News

Richard's Facebook Page

Richard's Twitter Account


Richard C. James ' Celebration of Life and Memorial 

Saturday, June 9, 2018 
4 pm 
City of Alliance Church 
380 W. 4th Street 
Williamsport, PA 17701 

A message from Beatrice Gamble.  

"The out pouring of love triggered by Richard's passing has been nothing short of amazing. He does need your help right now. Thank you"


We know that Richard was greatly loved and bso many have asked how to contribute to his Celebration of Life memorial.  

There are three ways you may contribute and any other way you wish to share your love, support and prayers.

First

You may send your contribution online through this Richard C. James  gofundme account. 

Second

You may make a contribution directly to
Crouse Funeral Home 
133 W. 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA  17701 


Third 
If you prefer to use the mail, you may send money or gifts directly to his sister,

Beatrice Gamble
1723 Memorial Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701 


Please send her stories, personal messages. 

All funds are going to his family to provide for his funeral and personal affairs.
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  • Joseph Campagna
    • $50
    • 7 yrs
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Beatrice Gamble
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Williamsport, PA

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