Jean Paul Amedee, 91, passed on May 8 2022. He was born to Toussiant Amedee and Annalisse Dessalines Amedee in Jacmel, Sud-Est on January 10, 1929.

He married Lorena Amedee in 1954 and they lived together in Chicago, Illinois. Together they raised 3 children Gerald Amedee (Karina Amedee), Jean Paul Toussaint Amedee, Sherry Amedee Wiley (William Terrance Wiley). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren.

Jean graduated from School Pinchinat De Jacmel in 1947 and received a degree from the Fisk University in 1961.

Jean worked at Teacher until he retired in 1983 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.