A tribute at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill June 12 drew hundreds to mourn the death of and celebrate the life of James D. McNair, 62, who died June 7 in a collision on the New Jersey Turnpike.
He was a working comedian, friend and mentor to Tracy Morgan, who was also injured in the crash, and an active member of the Peekskill community.
He is survived by his children Jamel and Denita McNair, 2 brothers & 4 sisters: Randy and Gregory McNair, Jamel Jackson, Branda Godbee, Pamela and Cheryl McNair, Valerie Daniel; and also his nieces and nephews: Kisha, Jerome, Telailla, Jaquitta, Noel, Denzel, LaChante, Mark, La’Asia, Tyrone, Roiasia, Duane and Jared; and then a host of great nieces & nephews, and countless friends.
A scholarship fund has been set up for his daughter, Denita.
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