Funeral Arrangements for Former Lightweight Champion Leavander Johnson Set for Saturday in
His Hometown of Atlantic City, N.J
The funeral services for former IBF Lightweight Champion Leavander Johnson have been announced and will take place in Atlantic City, N.J., the boxer's hometown. The schedule is as follows:
Friday, September 30
6PM - 8PM - viewing
Shiloh Baptist Church
701 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-449-1100
Saturday, October 1
9AM - 11AM - Viewing (Shiloh Baptist Church)
11AM - Funeral Services (Shiloh Baptist Church)
Mt. Calvary Cemetary
Black Horse Pike and Fire Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Arrival Time is approximately between 2PM and 2:30 PM
Contributions to "THE LEAVANDER FUND" Now Being Accepted Through DiBella Entertainment
The LEAVANDER FUND has been set up for the essential needs of Leavander's children and their education. Those wishing to make Non Tax Deductible donations to "The LEAVANDER FUND" can do so by writing a check payable to:
The LEAVANDER FUND
c/o DiBella Entertainment
350 Seventh Avenue
Suite 800
New York, NY 10001
Attn: Meredith Greenberg
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