Samuel Yette

Samuel F. Yette, 81, died peacefully Friday evening, Jan. 21, 2011, in Laurel, Md., following his battle with Alzheimers disease.A journalist, author, professor and photojournalist, he was a former resident of Chattanooga and taught English at Howard High School.He was born in Harriman, Tenn., the 12th of a large family of 13. He attended Morristown College and then graduated from Tennessee State University where as a student he founded the Meter, the college newspaper, a publication that for more than 60 years has continued. He later received his masters degree in journalism from Indiana University.He enjoyed many job experiences; among them were executive secretary of the Peace Corps where he was second in command to the recently deceased Sargent Shriver; the first black correspondent fro the Washington division of Newsweek Magazine; and professor of journalism at Howard University. He was the author of award winner "The Choice" which was used as a textbook in over 50 colleges and universities.Samuel was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie; his father and mother, and six siblings.Samuel is survived by two sons, Michael of Forrestville, Md., Fred (Alesha) of Washington DC; two granddaughters, Maya and Laila; one brother and five sisters (one sister, Lyda Yette McKeldin of Chattanooga.Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 28 at Zion Baptist Church, 4850 Blagden Ave., Washington, D.C. Viewing is at 10 a.m. with services at 11:30 a.m. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.marshall-marchfh.com.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alzheimers Association, Samuel F. Yette Memorial Fund, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL60611.Arrangements are by Marshall-March Funeral Home at 217 Nineth St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20011.Announced by Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.