The Wake of Javenley Youngblood Washington

Obituary

Javenley Washington, Sr... Was born to the late Edward L Washington and Beatrice Shaw Washington on July 19, 1926 in Parkdale, Arkansas, both parents preceded him in death. At the age of five he came to Chicago, Illinois.

He attended and graduated from St. Benedict High School in Milwaukee.

Javenley, Sr.. accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized as a Catholic. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Parish under the leadership of Fr. (Rev.) Jim Kastigar, where he attended on a regular basis since joining in 2004 until his death.
Javenley Sr.. met Diane Smith Gratton, they were married and were blessed with the birth of two sons, Lawrence (T.T Foxx) and Javenley, Jr. He later met Mary Waller, they were married and blessed with the births of four children, April, Marlon, Monica Ann, and Mark.

He worked diligently with his father in their family business until he embarked in the world of billiards. This is where he received the name "Youngblood." He was the premier banking legend in the black community for many years. He was honored and placed in the Bank Pool Hall of Fame in 2006. He traveled many cities and played with the best. He was an avid reader and a man of great wisdom. You could find him in one of Chicago’s Public Library’s or bookstores reading and sharing his wisdom. He was known to walk three to four miles daily and did yoga until his death.

Javenley, Sr. leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories: his wife Mary; his sister- Lois Whitehead; his six children: Sergeant Major Lawrence (T.T. Foxx) Washington, Sr.. (Faye), Javanley, Jr. (Lela), April (Henry), Monica Ann, Major Marlon Washington ( Pauline), and mark; ten grandchildren: Angela (Michael), Sheryl (Josh), Rosella (Everett), Sergeant Lawrence Washington, Jr., Javanley, lll, Aki F.,Kelly, Robert, Robin, and Nicolette; five great-grandchildren: Phillip, Michael, DeAngela, Jaela, and Jarell; and a host of family and friends