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ary 16, 2018 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Sarah Nell Owens, who passed in 2009, and two of his siblings, Alva and Mike. He is survived by sons: Ryshiem (Valeska) and Zidane (Rihanna), San Jose, CA; daughters: Gabrielle Clay, Los Angeles, CA; Monique, Monroe, LA granddaughter baby, Zoey, brothers Del- les (Shelia), Monroe, LA, Andre, Mon- roe, LA; sisters: Lois Brooks, Desoto, TX, Mary Howell, Monroe, LA, Sandra Howell, Carrollton, TX; sister-in-law: Jacqueline Howell; brother-in-law, Del Owens; uncle: Howard Hughes; special cousins: Clark, Alelia, and Warren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and New Light Baptist Church family. One of eight children, four boys and four girls, Howell was born on July 28, 1941 in Fondale, LA, the oldest son to the late William and Louise How- ell. He attended Swayze Elementary School. He was a proud graduate of the class of 1959 of Monroe, LA’s Car- roll High School. After graduation he accepted a scholarship to Grambling State College (now University) where he played football for College Hall of Fame Head Coach Eddie Robinson. While at Grambling, Howell played with numerous Grambling Tigers who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) during the 1960s including Pro Football Hall of Famers Junious ‘Buck” Buchanan and Willie Brown; Garland Boyette, Rosey Taylor and “The Big Cat“ Ernie Ladd. Howell was part of a wave of football players from Historical Black Colleges that the NFL and, especially AFL, actively recruited in the 1960s. His younger brothers, Delles and Mike, followed Lane’s foot steps to playing college football at Grambling and profes- sional football in the NFL respectively. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Grambling, Howell was a 15 th round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. His rookie year, his Giants team, led by Pro Football Hall of Famers Y.A. Tittle and Frank Gifford lost in the 1963 NFL Championship Game 14-7 to the George Halas coached Chi-
returned to FSU and graduated from the school in 1977 with a degree in health and physical education. Brother Capel was a long-time collegiate and professional basketball coach. Brother Capel suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a progressive neurological disease that causes muscle weakness, muscle atrophy and slurred speech. Duke University created Jeff Capel Jr. ALS Research Fund in his memory.
on May 18, 2017 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife Liz, son Michael, brother Claude (Lavern) Ethridge, sister Kay (John) Baidy of Monroe and a host of nephews and nieces. Born on November 12, 1940 in Mon- roe, MI to the late Claude and Hazel Ethridge, he attended Western Michigan University (WMU) located in Kalama- zoo, MI and earned an undergraduate degree in English. After graduation, he first was employed as a Detroit, MI public school teacher prior to returning to his alma mater where he established the university’s affirmative action plan while earning a master's degree in Spanish from WMU in 1970. Ethridge subsequently earned a PhD in education administration and supervision from the University of Michigan in 1979. Professional opportunities at Emory University led Ethridge to move with his family to Atlanta, GA in 1981. He led the expansion of the university’s Equal Opportunity Programs. Equal Opportu- nity Programs evolved into the univer- sity’s Office of Equity and Inclusion in 2014. Ethridge served at Emory for over 25 years prior to his retirement in 2008. He also served as four-term president of the American Association for Affirma- tive Action, now known as the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity. A longtime resident of the Atlanta area, Ethridge held membership in various civic organizations includ- ing membership in 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Greater Atlanta United Way, Atlanta Regional Minority Purchas- ing Council, and the American Contract Compliance Association.
Charles Raymond Carter 1970–2017 Mentor, Family Man Charles Raymond Carter (Eta Upsilon 1990) entered the
Chapter Invisible on April 29, 2017. Brother Carter, age 47, is survived by his wife, Sandra Carter; sons Jaden Carter and Chanss Carter; daughters Whit- ley Carpenter, and Colandra Holliday; grandson Derrion Nash; mother Agnes; three brothers Nathaniel of Pikesville, MD, Anthony (Christine) of Palm Bay, FL, Michael of Chandler, AZ; one sister, Michelle Banks of Vicksburg, MS, and two aunts, Hazel Erwin and Roso Carter, both of Vicksburg, MS; three nieces, three nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Brother Carter graduated from War- ren High School in Vicksburg, MS and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Mississip- pi State University. He was considered a mentor to young people.
Autrey Lane Howell 1941–2018 Retired NFL Player, Educator Autrey Lane Howell (Gamma Psi 1961) entered the Chapter Invisible on Janu-
Robert W. Ethridge 1940–2016 University Executive
Robert W. Eth- ridge (Gamma Beta 1960) entered the Chapter Invisible
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