John Prowett

Photo provided by Barbara Judith Marie

Rev. John “Gypsy” Prowett

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Cause of Death: Died of a gunshot wound received June 23, 1995
Date of Death: July 12, 1995
Source: Dallas Denny of GEA and Marisa Richmond
Notes: John Prowett was a Stonewall veteran and ex-STAR member, an MCC minister, and active with the Redbook Prison Book Project, which was closely connected to the Gay Community News in Boston. He was shot during an apparent robbery attempt. Additional information can be found at “ In Loving Memory of John Prowett.”

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