James "Papa Jimmi " Irving was a long standing friend of Rev Perry and MCCLA. He went to glory Tuesday, September 12th.
His funeral service was on Sunday, 3:00 PM. at Calvary Open Door Worship Center, where he served as a Worship Facilitator. Calvary Open Door is at 16518 South Adenmoor Avenue, Bellflower. (562 461-7114).
Rev Perry will also be leading a celebration of Jimmi's life at MCCLA at 3pm on Saturday September 30, 2006.
A
memorial montage of photos from Jimmi's recent appearances.
Also available as a PDF (1.4Mb)
![]() Dedication of MCCLA at 11th and Hill St, Downtown Los Angeles click here for a who's who in the picture (as best we can) |
![]() Jimmi directing MCCLA choir, 1974 |
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![]() Jimmi at MCCLA October 2002 |
![]() Jimmi at Rev Willie Smith's memorial March 2003 |
![]() Jimmi, Ron Price and Roger Hardesty March 2005 |
Rev Jane Carl with Jimmi July 2005 |
![]() Jimmi at General Conference, Los Angeles, July 1999 |
Thanks to Chuck Phelan, Rev Robin White and others for updates.
Photos by Peter Bannister Co. and Mark S Hahn