John Lenoir Christian

BOSTON, MA – It is with heavy hearts the Christian family announces John Lenoir Christian, a trailblazer in the business world and a beloved figure in the community, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was 83.

Mr. Christian lived a powerful life as the first Black man in many professional positions in his career in business. More importantly, he was a true friend to many as well as a generous patron through his selfless private philanthropy. Most of all, he was a devoted husband and father who was deeply loved.

Mr. Christian is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lesley; children Andrea Christian Parks and John A. Christian II; sister Althea Johnson; six grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

Services Friday, December 1, 2023 at The Historic Charles Street AME Church, 551 Warren Street, Boston MA 02121. Beginning at 1:30 PM, Omega Ritual: Beta Beta Boule’ of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Guardsman Farewell Poem: The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Guardsmen. Memorial Service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Crispus Attucks Children’s Center, 105 Crawford Street Dorchester, MA 02121 or Joe Andruzzi Foundation Attn: Sandy Clinton, 49 Plain Street, Suite 500, North Attleboro, MA 02760. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home of Boston.