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Bloomington where he earned a b.s. degree in Physical Education. He joined the fraternity as a 1977 initiate of the Indiana University-Bloomington Chap- ter, the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Psi®. He was subsequently drafted into the United States Army and served in Germany. He served for 26 years in the Army Reserves. In 1971, he joined the Indianapolis Fire Department where he served his community for 46 years retiring in 2016 as the Executive Officer at Battalion #4. He served as Captain at Station #31, with previous service at Stations #5, #13, #22 and #23, as well as the physical fitness coordinator for the department in the late 1980s. In 1991, he was inducted into the Indianapolis Police Department, serving 27 years and was currently a reserve, active duty lieutenant until his passing. Walker also worked as the Fire Marshall and police security for the Indiana Pac- ers. He provided services during special events such as Pan AM Games, NCAA tournament games, Super Bowl, Big Ten, Indianapolis Colts games, Indiana Black Expo and among others. He was a member of the Fall Creek Officials Association where he officiated several sports. He coached AAU and shared the basketball bench with his wife, Betty, for 20 years in the (MSD) of Wayne Township. Larry ran in the In- dianapolis Mini Marathon. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Po- lice, American Legion and the Indianap- olis Black Firefighters Association. He was a drill sergeant and mentor for the Beautillion Militaire annually presented by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis®. Brother Larry S. Walker, Sr. was pre- ceded in death by his parents, Henry and Laura Walker, one sister; Stephanie and husband, Gary Roberson. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Jackson Walker, daughters, Carmen L. Walker of Washington, CT, Brittany J. Walker and Bethany R. Walker of Indianapolis, and Benevolent M. Walker of Fayette- ville, GA; son, Larry S. Walker, Jr. of Indianapolis; three sisters, Birdie C.
Johnson, Patricia M. Jones and Marce- line E. Jones all of Indianapolis; two (2) brothers, Henry R. Walker, Jr. and John F. Walker (Lorraine) both of Indianapo- lis, nine grandchildren, and a host of relatives, colleagues and friends.
to his hometown of Clifton Forge, VA where he served as Director of the Jackson River Vocational Center (now the Jackson River Technical Center). He was also the Attendance Supervi- sor for Alleghany County Public School Systems. Williams was Past Master with John W. Barnes Lodge #305, F. and A.M. and held memberships with the Coalition of Christians and Jews, County Deputies Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and State Police Association; National Firefighters Association; and American Kennel Club. Williams was a charter member of the Greater Alleghany High- lands Economic Development Commis- sion. He was also an active member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Clifton Forge. Brother Williams was a faithful volun- teer at the Clifton Forge Public Library. In honor of Brother Williams, Dr John Grimes established the book collection in honor of his good friend and fellow church member. The collection is intended to reflect the love of family, community, and the desire to serve that shaped Mr. Williams’ life. Dr. Grimes remembers Mr. Williams as “a very intelligent, compassionate person with diverse interests.” Brother Williams is survived by daugh- ter, Brittany Cherie Williams of Las Vegas, NV and a son, Boschobel Cox Williams III of Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Marie Williams, Madeline Brown, and Lola Williams and a host of relatives and close friends.
Boschoel Cox "B.C" Williams Jr. 1949–2017 Educator
Boschobel “B.C.” Williams, Jr. en- tered the Chapter Invisible on De- cember 12, 2017 at the age 68. He was born December 2, 1949 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Boschobel Cox Williams, Sr. and
Mary Ella Hickenbotham Williams. He graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1968 where he was named All-State running back as a senior and his football team was undefeated for two years. He attended West Virginia University (WVA) located in Morgantown, VA on football scholarship. He switched positions from running back to offensive guard at WVA and played under Col- lege Football Hall of Fame head coach Bobby Bowden. At WVU, Williams was described as a true specimen of a lineman - thick through the chest, broad through the shoulders, compact verti- cally and possessing great strength. Before his senior year, Coach Bowden touted him as one of the top blocking linemen in the country. In 1971, the Associated Press named Williams third team All American. While at WVA, he joined the fraternity as a 1969 initiate of the University of Pittsburgh Chap- ter, the Beta Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Psi® and was a charter member of the Epsilon Chi Chapter established on the UWV campus in 1970. He earned both undergraduate and master’s degrees from West Virginia University. After graduation, Williams returned
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