I met Jere in a coffee shop in the building in Chicago, 35 East Wacker Dr. where each of us worked.  We developed a quick friendship that lasted the few years he lived in Chicago in the coach house on north State. At the time I met him he was a contender for the position of movie critic for the Chicago Sun-Times.  Roger Ebert got the job, and I often speculate how different things would have been if fate had made Jere the winner.

I loved Jere back in Jackson at his little house behind his parent's home and in Richmond when the snow fell.  He taught me much about myself and life.  I am so sorry that I never got to say goodbye.  I love him.

Although I only "over-lapped" Jere as a colleague at LC for a few years, I thoroughly enjoyed my contact with him.  He always struck me as a man who cared deeply about his students, the arts, and the pursuit of justice.  My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

His film classes at LC were some of my favorites.  My condolences to his loved ones.

I am sorry we didn't have more time to talk.
Sincerely
William LeSure

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

Robert Real

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Robert Jere Real

November 5, 1934 – November 16, 2013

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

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