TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Marshall II (Richmond (VA) Alumni 2010), Martainn (Anita), Matthieu, granddaughter, Olivia, one brother Wil- lie J. Banks, Jr, M.D. {Mike} of Arling- ton, VA, two sisters Joan B. Winston and Delores J. Banks of Richmond, VA, one sister-in-law Willnette M. Dyer, and a close knit family of many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and very, close friends.
falo, New York. He later completed his Urological Residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in De- troit Michigan. He joined the academic staff at Wayne State University School of Medicine as a full-time Assistant Professor of Urology and rose to the rank of Associate Profes- sor. He taught the medical students and instructed residents’ surgical techniques in the operating room at Wayne State and the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He returned to his native Richmond to open a private practice in Adult and Pediatric Urology. In 1998, he began studying Catholic Theology and in 2003, received a bachelor of Catholic Theol- ogy from St Meinrad Archabbey College and School of Theology, St Meinrad, IN. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Richmond by Bishop Walter Francis Sullivan in 2003 and was assigned to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where he served until his death. In 2006 he retired from his Urology practice to devote more time to his dia- conate duties as a permanent Deacon. He preached, baptized, performed the Rite of Matrimony, and presided at Funerals and other responsibilities that were assigned to him. A Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , he also held membership in numerous orga- nizations including the American Urol- ogy Association, Detroit Surgical Society, Richmond Academy of Medicine, Old Dominion Medical Society, Knights of Columbus 3 rd Degree Bernard J. Quinn Council #11710 (Charter Member), Knights of Columbus 4 th Degree Msgr. John J. McMahon Assembly #2205 and Knights of Columbus 4 th Degree Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Assembly #3677 (Charter Member), and Central Vicariate of the Diocese of Richmond, Knight of the Middle Atlantic Lieu- tenancy of the Equestrian Order Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Brother Marshall D. Banks is survived by his wife Kathy of 47 years, three sons
merce Board of Directors.
Marshall D. Banks 1939–2018 Physician, Educa- tor, Deacon Brother Marshall D. Banks entered the Chapter Invisible on March 11, 2018
In the December 1978 issue of the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal, Dr. Johnson reflected on his road to the presidency of his alma mater: “I came from New Orleans,” he continued with a hint of emotion in his voice. “Had it not been for Grambling giving me a basket- ball scholarship, I would not be where I am today. I have been to Harvard, Colorado, and Berkeley, but the foundation I received at Grambling made it all possible. I feel I must work for the advantage of other blacks for whom Gram- bling is the only gate through which they may pass to greater opportunities, a fuller life and increased service to mankind.” Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, the former Lula Young of Ham- mond, LA, brother, Sidney T. Johnson, Jr., and nephew Sidney T. Johnson, III. Dr. Johnson is survived by three daugh- ters, Yolanda Johnson Dixon (James) of Baton Rouge, LA, Juliet Johnson of Nashville, TN, and Dr. Julie Johnson, of Atlanta, GA; son Joseph B. Johnson, III (Karen) of Alexandria, VA; two grand- children, Benjamin and Kelsey Johnson, Joyce Lewis of New Orleans, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends and the scores of "GramFam" alumni.
at the age of 78. Born December 29, 1939, Banks was the tenth of eleven children of Willie J., Sr. and Corrine E. Banks in Richmond, VA, and attend the Richmond Public School System. He graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School and was ranked third in his class in 1958. He played on the baseball team and was President of the National Honor Society. Enrolling at Virginia Union University (VUU), he was awarded the B.S. degree in 1962, majoring in chemistry with minors in mathematics and biology. He was 1960 initiate of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After graduating from VUU, he entered Howard University pursuing a mas- ter’s degree in chemistry. Returning to Richmond he became the Biochemical Research Technician for the Clinical Research Center at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). While attending MCV he became interested in medicine as a career. While working at MCV, he was also a full-time high school teacher at his Alma Mater, Maggie Walker High School, where he taught Chemistry. He enrolled at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN and received the Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1970. Two weeks after graduation, he married Richmond, VA native Kathy L. Dyer. The newlyweds traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii where Banks completed a Surgi- cal Internship at Saint Francis Hospital and two years as a General Surgical Resident at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. Banks left Hawaii and began a Residency in Urological Oncology at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, the oldest Cancer Hospital in the United States, located in Buf-
Dr. James E. Baugh 1941–2017
University Admin- istrator, past U.S. Assistant Secretary of HUD
Dr. James E. Baugh was remembered as a man of impacted the lives of many students of color during his years serving in the University of Wisconsin System. Baugh was fondly mentioned on social media after his passing, “We lost a true legend. Dr. James Baugh not only changed the trajectory of the lives of students but their families for generations. He also influenced systemic changes during his post at University of Wisconsin-System that continue to have a positive impact on young people today.” and appointed by President Ronald Reagan as Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Brother James Baugh entered the Chapter Invisible in his home in Virginia on April 20, 2017 at the age of 75. Born on December 17, 1941, James Edward Baugh was born in Florence, AL but raised by a single mother in Lima. OH. After graduating from Lima Senior High in 1960, he earned a Division I basketball scholarship to Western Michigan University (WMU) located in Kalamazoo, MI. He graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of He was a longtime university administrator in the state of Wisconsin
Dr. Johnson was a student-centered president, and it showed in Grambling’s growth during his presidency.
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