The Lengar Family welcomes you to the viewing of Dr. Lengar. Immediate family shall be adorn in white. All other family and friends are welcome to wear shades of blue and green.

Viewing Services - Dr. Jonathan N.A. Lengar

The Lengar Family welcomes you to the Homegoing Service for Dr. Lengar. Immediate family shall be adorn in white. All other family and friends are welcome to wear shades of blue and green.

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The Lengar Family welcomes you to the Funeral Reception/Repass in honor of Dr. Jonathan Lengar after he is put to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Reception is open to everyone. You are welcome to share a brief speech, poem or memory during the Reception. Guests should enter the parking lot via the Illinois Street entrance. The 39th Street entrance will be closed off. The intention is to designate specific parking lots for our guests so they have plenty of room to park near the building. All food should be brought in using the southwest entrance - that's the one with the cover over it on 38th Street.

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Dr. Jonathan Ngagba Alfred Lengar, Sr. (of the Ngavi, Ndovo Babeh Kawigoko, Abu and Kobenje clan - Mende Warrior group) was born to Nyaveh (Kamanda) Lengar and Pasema Lengar on April 15, 1938. God called him to his Heavenly Reward on September 2, 2019 quietly at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Nancy Lengar; brother, Alfred Lengar; and daughter, Sarian Lengar. He is survived by his wife, Jane Lengar and children Jonathan Jr. (Sarah), Moisah, David (Shicolby), Tonya (Shawn), June, Betty and grandchildren, Derek, Ifedapo, Aminata, Noah, Alika, Christopher "Olu" and Kata. From the time he was a child, Jonathan was a hard worker who was passionate about education. His early life in Sierra Leone, West Africa was filled with learning the value of hard work by cleaning his home and cultivating a variety of tropical trees and fruits on the farm. Early in life, he moved from his village of Taninahan to Yoyema where his teachers and headmasters inspired him to learn. While at EUB Yoyema School, his passion for helping students started and as the school monitor he began mentoring students. His education continued at the E.C.B. School at Moyamba and the Seventh Day Adventist School while being cared for by family such as James Abu and Moses Moisah Kamanda. In 1956 to 1957, he went to Teacher Training College for his teachers' certificate at Fourah Bay College - University of Durham and thereafter became a full-fledged teacher at Tiama Central School. Later, he was promoted to start the Tiama Secondary School. With a thirst for knowledge, he was granted a scholarship to attend Fourah Bay College - University of Durham where he received his Bachelor of Arts. He later became a lecturer at Freetown Teachers College and was a post-secondary school teacher of English and Geography at Prince of Wales and St. Edwards Secondary Schools. As a freelance journalist under the name "Lance Spearman", Dr. Jonathan Lengar enjoyed expressing his thoughts not only about his surroundings, but also the political climate affecting his country, Sierra Leone. However, everyone was not receptive to his writings for political change and in 1967 and 1968, he was put into a detention prison for political oppression for three months and six months, respectively. He vividly recalled spending Christmas and New Years behind iron bars when discussing this time period. His life changed dramatically when he married Jane Lengar in 1973 and shortly thereafter came to the United States to attend Ball State University in Indiana. He attained both his masters and doctorate degrees in Educational Administration and Psychology. Throughout his life and in his writings, Dr. Jonathan Lengar recounted numerous achievements as a loving father, husband and professional. Professionally, Dr. Jonathan Lengar served as a long-time professor at various colleges and universities such as Butler, IUPUI and Concordia. He went on to retire after many years of service as an administrator, principal, and counselor in the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. However, near and dear to his heart was his early work with special needs and autistic individuals. For over 14 years, he exemplified and demanded that all people be treated with respect, dignity, fairness, and love. As a God fearing husband and father, he led with love, disciplined with a smile, and showed his family that hard work, education, positivity and love can open up many doors in life. Lastly, Dr. Jonathan Lengar shall be dearly remembered for his speaking engagements, lessons and teachings, prayers, love for God, Africa, his country-Sierra Leone and its culture, and his dedication to uplift people and communities throughout the world. He was a founding member of the Organization for Sierra Leoneans in Indiana and served as a board member to many organizations. He was also a long time member of North United Methodist Church. Affectionately known as "Teacher", he leaves behind a legacy that will forever live on through the children, grandchildren, students, friends, families, and communities he touched and served.

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