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Nesbitt, Bravell Morgan "Bucky", Jr. (1932-2021)

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Title

Nesbitt, Bravell Morgan "Bucky", Jr. (1932-2021)

Description

Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr. was a funeral director in Englewood.

His parents were Carrie Allen and Bravell Nesbitt Sr. He had four siblings including Caroyln, Allen, and Kim Good. He had at least two children, Ivory and Morgan. He also had two grandchildren, Eden and Anthony. 

After graduating from Lincoln University and the American Academy of Funeral Services, he served in the Nike Missile Battalion. During and after his service, he was a seaplane pioly, a lifeguard, and one of the first African Americans on National Ski Patrol

He was active in the community and was a member of numerous clubs such as The Urban League, NAACP, Rotary Club, The American Legion, and many others.

Source

"Bravell Morgan Nesbitt." The Herald News, May 19, 2021, p.L5.

Birth Date

1932-09-15

Birthplace

Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

Death Date

2021-05-14

Source of File Attached

"Bravell Morgan Nesbitt." The Herald News, May 19, 2021, p.L5.

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Citation

“Nesbitt, Bravell Morgan "Bucky", Jr. (1932-2021),” Englewood Makes History, accessed July 6, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/275.

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