TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Dr. Clement B.G. London 1928–2018 University Educator
the 1967 Pan Am Games held in Win- nipeg, Canada. After two years in Germany, Lance re- ceived military orders for Vietnam where he spent 18 months as an Airborne Ranger in an artillery unit where he was decorated with a Purple Heart. After Vietnam, Harold was stationed in Law- ton, OK prior to moving to Kingsville, TX where he taught ROTC at Texas A & I University, now Texas A & M-Kings- ville. While teaching there, he earned his MBA degree, he helped charter the Eta Tau chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi ® and became a member of the Kingsville Jaycees. He left the army as a Major to pursue a career in sales and marketing at Con- tainer Corporation of America in Arling- ton, TX. In 1979, he was recruited by Minneapolis philanthropist, Percy Ross, as the CEO of one of his companies, BF Nelson Company. He became an entre- preneur launching First IPD, a consult- ing company. He joined Holy Name of Jesus Church and sang in the Adult Choir until he had a debilitating stroke at the age of 40. After a long road of rehabilitation, he continued to work and provided jobs to other stroke survivors. He and his wife Mae became ambassadors and speak- ers for the American Heart and Stroke Association in addition to The Courage Center. Although the stroke constricted his mobility and vision, it never dimin- ished his internal joy, zest for life and commitment to faith – attending mass every morning and serving as an active member of Cursillo. Brother Harold Lance is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mae; children – Harold (An- gela) Lance II, Adrienne Lance Lucas, Derrick Lance, Jonathan Lance and Natisha Lance; sister - Donnella Perry; and eight grandchildren – Alexis Lance, Keno Lucas II, Aliyah Lance, Isabella Lance, Anthony Lance, Trey Lance, Alessandra Lance and Michael Lance.
Hayes was a longtime supporter of his alma mater; Bethune-Cookman includ- ing the school’s marching band. In a statement, B-CU Interim President Hubert Grimes, reflected on Creamy Hayes, “B-CU has lost a great friend and a stalwart supporter.” Brother Edward “Creamy” Hayes is pre- ceded in death by his parents and son Edward III (Daytona Beach (FL) Alumni 1979). He is survived by his wife, Joretha; daughter, LaVeta Logan (Carl); and two grandchildren, Edward Hayes IV and Lania Charity; daughter-in-law, Ramona Hayes and a host of relatives, friends, patrons, colleagues, former students and hundreds of Bethune- Cookman Wildcats.
Clement Benja- min Glen London (New York (NY) AL 1981) entered the Chapter Invis- ible at the age of 89. Clement Benja- min Glen London
was the ninth of twelve siblings, born in the village of Toco in Trinidad, West Indies. In 1960, he emigrated to the United States to pursue higher educa- tion. Dr. London earned the Ed.D degree in Curricular and Instructional Practices at Teachers College, Columbia (NY) Uni- versity. As a Professor of Education at Fordham University, Dr. London taught courses at the Masters, Professional Di- ploma and Doctoral Levels for 28 years. He was passionate about educational opportunities and rigorous scholarship at every level in academia. His research interests in Theories and Development of Teacher Education Practices, Oral History Within the Afro-Caribbean Di- aspora, International Education and Ca- ribbean Studies, directed him to present at several conferences throughout the Caribbean, South Africa, and London, England. In 1994, Fordham University recognized his years of dedication and committed service to the community of educators and students. He was honored with the prestigious “Bene Merenti” Award. As a prolific author, he has published more than forty works, including books, articles and poems. Following his retirement in 2002, he was recognized as Professor Emeritus by Fordham University. In addition to his fraternal member- ship, Dr. London was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Board of Directors at The Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture and The African Heritage Studies Association. He is survived by his beloved wife of
Harold V. Lance 1944-2019 Businessman, Father, U.S. Army
Harold V. Lance (Delta Eta 1963) a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , entered the Chapter Invis- ible on January 3, 2019 at the age of 74. Harold Van Ness Lance was
born in Holmesburg, PA on March 15, 1944 to Joseph and Mabel Lance. He grew up in Mount Airy, PA and gradu- ated from Cardinal Dougherty High School where he sang in the glee club with a beautifully gifted tenor voice and excelled in track and field. He earned a four-year scholarship to La Salle College in Philadelphia, PA where he graduated a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and accounting. While in college he was a member of ROTC and continued his love for music by singing in the glee club and with the original music group, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He graduated from college with honors as a distinguished military student and was commissioned as a second lieuten- ant in the U.S. Army. Post-graduation, he competed in the triple jump during
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