TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
by wife of 68 years Mercier Forbes, four children; Cherryl Montgomery (Robert), Daryl Forbes (Myra) (Alpha Sigma 1977), Tammie Forbes and James Forbes, II; grandchildren; Ebony Montgomery-Green, Robin Rogers and Joshua Forbes, great grandchildren; Brikeice Rogers, Jai Washington and Cree Rogers; three siblings Wilma McKinney, Shirley Johnson (Robert) and Sylvia Long.
tors for the Virginia Athletic Council, and was co-founder of Exodus Motor- cycle Club. Besides his love of sports, Fitch also served as a mentor to young men and within the Rites of Passage organization. He also taught computer science at Southland College Perp in effort to expose youth to STEM. Brother Steven E. Fitch is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Cynthia; daugh- ter Jazmine Lanee’; mother Dorothy; sisters Diane (Howard) Lynn, Dawn (Reginald) Leona and Misha (Willie) O’Neal, brother Seth J. (Carmen) Fitch III, and a host of relatives, friends and colleagues. James L. Forbes, Sr. 1925–2018 Baton Rouge, LA Educator, U.S. Navy A was born in Mound City, IL on April 4, 1925. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. He graduated from Southern University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and counseling. Forbes taught mathematics for 41 years at Northwestern High School in Zach- ary, LA and Glen Oaks Middle School in Baton Rouge both as a teacher and counselor. Forbes was a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® and a member of the Baton Rouge (LA) Alumni Chapter. He was also an active member of the South- ern University Quarterback Club. Brother James Forbes, Sr. was pre- ceded in death by his parents Cleve- land Forbes, Sr and Beatrice Carter Forbes, and siblings Almena English, Sarah Johnson, Violet Marie King, Mary Ella Forbes, Cleveland Forbes, Jr and Abner Eugene Forbes. He is survived A resident of Baton Rouge, LA for over 70 years, Brother James L. Forbes, Sr. (Alpha Sigma 1950) entered the Chapter Invisible on, Octo- ber 31, 2018 at the age of 93. Forbes
Dr. Joseph A. Haynes 1941–2018 Educator, NFL/College Referee Maria Harden; a sister, Ann Harden Barnes; and a host of close relatives, friends and colleagues. ing and quest for higher education, he enjoyed time doing the play-by-play in the broadcast booth, during the football season, with Sportscaster Bob Green- berg on WBEZ-FM radio station. Brother Harden was preceded in death by his parents, an older brother, a sister, Henrietta Harden Marshall; brother-in-law, Maurice Justin; and niece, Deborah Washington Davis. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Geneva (nee Justin) Harden; daughters, Shawn Marie Harden and Dr. Shellie
Dr. William J. Harden 1934–2018 Edcuation Executive, U.S. Army
Brother Dr. Wil- liam J. Harden
(Alpha Sigma 1953) entered the Chapter Invisible on De- cember 13, 2018. Born to William and Madora (nee Sumner) Harden
One of the first Afri- can American foot- ball game officials in the Southeast- ern Conference ® (SEC), Brother Joseph Allen Haynes (Gamma Pi 1963) entered the Chapter Invisible
on February 21, 1934 in Chicago, IL, Harden was a graduate of Englewood High School. He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA graduat- ing in 1956 with a B.S. degree in sec- ondary education. While at Southern, he played both football and baseball. He excelled academically, was involved in many campus activities. He later earned advanced degrees with a Master of Edu- cation from Loyola University-Chicago and a Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University. In 1956, he began his teaching career with the Chicago Public School System (CPS) prior to serving in the United States Army. After an honor- able discharge in 1959, he returned to the CPS Board of Education where he taught and coached basketball, football, and golf for eleven years at Harrison High School prior to becoming a League Supervisor in 1970. In 1972 he became an Area Supervisor at the Board Central Office. In 1976, Harden became the Director of Health, Physical Education and Safety for CPS, becoming the first African American appointed to this posi- tion in the city of Chicago. In addition to his love for learn-
on November 6, 2018 at the age of 76. Brother Haynes was born on November 10, 1941 in Jefferson Davis County, MS to Allen Haynes and Flora (nee Booth) Haynes. Haynes grew up in Carson, MS and graduated from Bassfield High School prior to attending Alcorn State Univer- sity where he earned Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Recreation and Physical Education. He subsequently earned advanced degrees; master’s degree from the University of Georgia, specialist degree from Mississippi College, and a PhD from Mississippi State University. Haynes enjoyed a long professional career in education. His first position was a physical education teacher in Pinola, MS. When he retired in 2014, he had served as a teacher, principal, Director of Transportation, Assistant and Deputy Superintendent for Jackson (MS) Public Schools, Superintendent
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