December 13, 2020 - 5:53 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Rev. James L. Netters Sr., a civil rights advocate who was one of the first Black members of the Memphis City Council, has died. He was 93.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Memphis announced Netters death on its website Sunday. Netters served as the church s pastor for more than 60 years.
âOur prayers are with the friends and family of Rev. Dr. James Netters,â the City Council said in a statement on Twitter. âHe was one of the first African American Memphis City Council members and his legacy will never be forgotten.â
The cause of death was not immediately known. A message to the church was not returned Sunday evening.
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Memphis pastor, civil rights leader Rev. James Netters passes away Rev. James Netters (Source: WMC) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 13, 2020 at 10:38 AM CST - Updated December 13 at 5:01 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Reverend James Netters, a city civil rights leader and the longest-serving senior pastor to serve one church has passed away.
His death was confirmed by Eric Dunn, president of the Coalition of Community Unions.
Dunn says Netters was a pillar in the community and was the first Black council member in Memphis. He also worked with Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement.
“He was just an amazing guy; he was a teacher for Memphis City Schools at the time of Dr. King’s death, he had a passion for education,” said Dunn.