[BlindTlk] Sad News: JC

[David Andrews]

>
>Federation Family,
>It is with a very heavy heart that I share that John Cheadle passed 
>away this morning after an illness.  John and his beloved Barbara 
>are founding and lifetime members of the TLC Chapter as well as 
>lifetime members of the Greater Baltimore Chapter.  John worked for 
>many years at the National Federation of the Blind, where he served 
>as Executive Director of Buildings and Facilities for 18 years.  He 
>also served as an active volunteer with the Maryland affiliate in 
>many roles, including as a driver, a member of the financial audit 
>team, a reader, a builder (he literally built things for us for 
>conventions and meetings), and an auctioneer among many other 
>roles.  In fact, John continued to support the Federation as a 
>volunteer for the NFB of Maryland up until his passing.
>
>We will share additional information as it is finalized, but here is 
>some preliminary information about services.
>
>Grave side service:
>Wednesday, October 30, 2024
>10:00AM
>Serenity Ridge Cemetery
>2406 Ridge Road
>Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244
>
>Reception:
>12:30PM
>Christian Temple
>5820 Edmonson Avenue
>Baltimore, Maryland 21228
>
>John leaves behind his wife and soul mate Barbara, their three 
>children, John, Chaz, and Anna, and countless loved ones and 
>friends.  Please keep John and all who love him in your thoughts and prayers.
>
>
>
>Ronza Othman, President
>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>443-426-4110
>Pronouns: she, her, hers
>
>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that 
>blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 
>Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low 
>expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. 
>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back