As we pulled into a gas station in Arizona, a white man came out of the service station w/ a loaded shot gun.". Once there, she caught her breath and rose her hands so that someone could see and help her. By Olawale Ogunjimi. Years after Good Times, he was still known for his no-B.S. And then suddenly I shot to the surface. Shannon revealed that the man aimed the gun at her dad and told him to get his "White trash" (referring to her mom) and their child off his property. John Amos and His Daughter Doing the Luther Vandross Challenge Will The iconic actor resided in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey but now lives in Westcliffe, Colorado. In the post's caption, he revealed he was chilling with her for her birthday before adding that she was the greatest mom in the world in his perspective, as all moms are great. Philanthropist Elena Diaz-Verson Amos, a Cuban immigrant, was active in educational, philanthropic, and political causes and dedicated to increasing intercultural understanding. The U.S. Supreme court struck down laws banning interracial marriage.". Both of John's children followed in their father's footsteps and got involved in the entertainment industry, only that in a different area. John Amos's daughter, Shannon Amos, viewed her father as an inspiration, but unlike him, she excels behind the scenes as a writer and producer. 4-year-old Savannah McConneaughey has been popping up all 101 where!? He was also extremely protective of his only daughter, Thelma. But apparently, actor, John Amos, relationship with his REAL daughter,Shannon Amos, isnt much different. The cut of her ravishing outfit highlighted her slender right leg adorned with a blue anklet with tiny seashells hanging around it. My parents would have no choice but to explain to me the mans frightening behavior. John's second marriage was to Lillian Lehman. John Amos - IMDb John Amos - Wikipedia Amos, a Grammy-nominated director. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer eulogized her as an angel to many in [the] community. This tradition of service continues through the John Beverly Amos and Elena Diaz-Verson Amos Foundation, which continues to support educational, cultural, and humanitarian causes in Georgia and beyond. 7 Facts About "The Ranch" Actor John Amos: His Age, Height, Net Worth Another cool, yet honorable fact about the James Evans character, was his relationship with his children. His real-life daughter, Shannon Amos posted a tribute to her amazing father on Instagram for Father's Day. He explained that life was too short for putting up with someone unhappy about a job they were being paid handsomely for. Still, John looked at each one of them and asked them how long they had been Black. John Amos a.k.a.