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56 years, Pearl, his children, Mu’Min, Sherwyn (Chet), Shawn, Sharon and Tamika; his grandchildren, Alexis and Aahron in New York City and others in Trinidad and Tobago, nieces, nephews, colleagues, and students.
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Europe until December of 1945 and was honorably discharged in January 1946. In recognition of his service, France awarded him with the French Legion of Honor medal. Mills continued his education once he was honorably discharged from the military. After earning a Ed.D. from New York University, he began his distinguished career in higher education as a professor at New York University, West Virginia State College, Marshall University, and the University of Cincin- nati. In addition to working as a college professor, he worked for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Na- tional Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). At the request of former Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon respectively, he served on committees which led to the National Highway Safety Act of 1967. Mills taught at Murray State Universi- ty from 1977 to 1988 as one of the Uni- versity’s first African American faculty members. According to the school, he was instrumental in helping to establish and develop the University’s nationally recognized Department of Occupational Safety and Health. The Marvin D. Mills Multicultural Center is home to Murray State’s Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence. The objective of the center and the of- fice at large is to support multicultural students by providing opportunities for leadership development, cultural competency and academic success. It is a mission Mills supported his life. A Life Member of the fraternity and affiliated with the Lexington (KY) Alum- ni Chapter, Mills also held memberships with the Kiwanis, the National Safety Council, and the American Society of Safety Engineers. The House of Rep- resentatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky honored Mills with a resolu- tion honoring his military service and professional contributions to his country. Dr. Mills is survived by his wife of 71 years, Eunice James Mills; three sons, Marvin D. (Wanda) Mills Jr., Glenn P. Mills, and Todd (Pamela) Mills; a daughter Mary O. Mills of Lexington;
Marvin D. Mills, Sr. 1921–2018
WWII Veteran, College Professor, French Foreign Legion Honoree, Occupational Safety Professional
Everett Loury 1929–2018 IRS Executive
Dr. Marvin De- Mond Mills, Sr. (Tau 1943) was a World War II vet- eran, a recipient of France’s highest merit award and a beloved institution at Murray State
Everett Loury (Alpha Rho 1954) entered the Chapter Invisible on September 9, 2018 at the age of 88 at his home in Gainesville, FL. Everett Loury
University. “Dr. Marvin D. Mills was an inspiration and mentor to many students throughout his outstanding lifetime of service to Murray State University.” said Murray State Interim President Bob Jackson. Brother Marvin D. Mills, Sr. entered the Chapter Invisible at the age of 97 on September 3, 2018. Brother Mills was born Aug. 6, 1921, in Turkey Knob, WV, to the late Hughie E. and Mabel C. Pike Mills. He joined the U.S. Army and served in World War II in North Africa and France. He assisted with the evacua- tion of POWs to North Africa, Great Britain and the U.S. He supported the Rome-Arno Campaign until the summer 1944, before being deployed to France during Operation Dragoon. When infantrymen stormed ashore in Southern France, Corporal Mills and his fellow servicemen gave support and contributed to the tactical success of the landing operation. From the combat zone, he escorted captured enemies back to Marseille to be incarcerated. For his valorous conduct in action, Mills was bestowed prestigious achievements including the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, the WWII Victory medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. After World War II, he remained in France voluntarily to assist local French communities by serving as police officer until they could reestablish a domestic police force. He remained in
was born in Chicago, IL on Septem- ber 30, 1929. He was a graduate of Englewood High School, Roosevelt University and Chicago Kent College of Law. He spent more than 45 years in government service with the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Army and the Inter- nal Revenue Service (IRS). He served as IRS district director in Omaha and Cleveland and as director of the Kansas City Service Center. In 1989, he received a Presidential Rank Award for senior executives signed by President George H.W. Bush. Upon his retirement in 1993, he was awarded the Albert Gallatin Award, the highest honorary career service award given by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During retirement, he developed a deep passion for golf. He and his wife Constance lived near golf courses and frequently played tourna- ments. Brother Loury also volunteered with the Kansas Golf Association and the Small Business Administration. Brother Everett Loury is survived his wife of 56 years, Constance (Stroud) Loury, son Glenn C. Loury, daughter Leanette Smith, brothers James Lowry and William E. Lowry Jr., eight grand- children and several great-grandchil-
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