TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
emeritus and founder. The mission of this 501c(3) organization includes developing decent, affordable housing for low-moderate income San Angelo clients. His work at GCDC brought government grant money to San Angelo “to revitalize low socio-economic status areas making viable neighborhoods out of census tracts.” In retirement from the public schools, he worked tirelessly to find solutions for San Angelo’s homeless. In 2014, he was selected by his peers to lead a coalition with other community leaders to find ways to break the cycle of homelessness in San Angelo. “Floyd Crider loved people and saw in all their potential as children of God, regardless of wealth or stature in the community, or political point-of-view. He remained engaged in his community and was as ‘sharp as a tack’ even up to his last days.” Brother Crider was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is sur- vived by his wife, Cheryl Jones Crider, of San Angelo; his sons, Christopher Crider of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Anthony Crider of Norman, Oklahoma, Robert Scott of Marietta, Georgia, and William Anthony Ewing of Lakewood, California; his daughters, Cheryl Horton of Alamogordo, New Mexico, and Fe- lisha Ewing of San Angelo; 10 grand- children; his brothers, Norman Crider of Marietta, Georgia, and David Crider of Brandon, Florida; his sister, Helema Naseer of Houston, Texas; and numer- ous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and many, many friends.
Walter T. Counts 1968-2016 Educator
nia State University Chapter, The Delta Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi on March 27, 1992. He loved spending time with his frat brothers at any opportunity, and with his ebullient personality, was always remembered by every brother who fel- lowshipped with him. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Dryden Counts and Grandmoth- ers Frances Revell and Gladys Counts. He trails his legacy of life to his wife, Angela Clark Counts, His two children, Jordan and Jason Counts; His parents Angelinn Counts and Step-Father Jo- seph Dennis; his brother Robert Counts (Marlaina) and his Sister Gail Counts- Pease (Mark L. Pease Sr.); Father in Law – Lawrence Clark, Mother in Law – Yvonne Clark, 4 Sister in Laws - Kisha, Antoinette, Lauren, and Nicole. Walter was loved by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Floyd L. Crider 1949–2018 Community Leader, Pastor Many San Angelo, TX citizens characterized his admiration for Crider. “Floyd “Pop” Crider as he was known to the countless young people and the not so young was a man’s man, proud to be black and Christian…. He literally poured into my life during my sojourn in San Angelo, Texas during my valley and mountaintop experiences. A political activist, community organizer, consummate church men, secret weapon of St. Paul, passionate pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, charismatic chaplain at Good-fellow Chapel and ole school rhyme dropping MC and worship Leader.” Brother Floyd L. Crider entered the Chapter Invisible on January 15, 2018 at the age of 68. Floyd Crider as a “tireless volunteer, community activist and a man of faith.” One San Angelo resident recently expressed
Crider was born on Sept. 9, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Gloria Bond. He grew up in Chicago attend- ing St. Ignatius Prep and graduated from Northwestern University located in Evanston, IL. While at a student at Northwestern, he was initiated into the fraternity as a proud member (and only member) of the U.S.S Pride, 1969 line of the Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . He worked for the U.S. federal govern- ment for three years prior to enlisting in the United States Army. During his military career, he served two tours of overseas duty and in several installa- tions stateside. After he retired from the Army in 1992, he continued his educa- tional goals by enrolling at Angelo State University for a second baccalaureate and a Master of Education degree in Counseling. In addition to being ten- year pastor of Galilee Baptist Church and co-pastor of the Goodfellow Air Force Base Gospel Service as a licensed and ordained minister. He was as an educator in the San Angelo public school system until 2011 as well as serving as a guidance counselor to many of our youth at San Angelo Central High School. Crider was a board mem- ber for many local charities and non- profit organizations including: • San Angelo Public Housing Authority • The United Way of San Angelo • Habitat for Humanity • Past president of the NAACP’s San Angelo chapter and Ministerial Alliance respectively • Right Choices for Youth • West Texas Organizing Strategy • San Angelo Living Together (SALT) • Concerned Citizens of San Angelo His primary volunteer focus was the Galilee Community Development Cor- poration (GCDC) where he is president
born in Chicago, IL on August 13, 1929 to Earl and Lucile Fredrick. He grew up primarily in the Chicago neighborhoods of Englewood and Woodlawn where he attended elementary and high school. After graduating from high school, Fredrick attended University of Illinois- Chicago campus at Navy Pier (now University of Illinois at Chicago) where he joined the fraternity as a 1948 initiate of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi®. Fredrick reflected on his college experience, “The University of Illinois-Chicago at Navy Pier was only a two-year school at that time so after two and a half years, I had to go University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. I went to Champaign-Urbana with a one-way ticket for $6.50. I met my fraternity brothers (Beta Chapter) at the station in Champaign-Urbana. After they put me up in the fraternity house, gave me food to eat, and showed me where to get me tuition paid. I am forever in their debt as a result.” He joined the United States Army serving his country in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953 on Jeju Island, the largest island off the Korean Peninsula, and where he singlehandedly set up a medical laboratory. After his honor- able discharge from military service, he attended Howard University Medical School in Washington, DC and earned is M.D. degree in 1958. He returned to his hometown of Chicago for medical residency at Cook County Hospital and subsequently a fellowship in Hematol- ogy at the now closed Michael Reese Hospital where he was told he was not welcome to stay after his fellowship. Fredrick worked at Chicago’s historic Provident Hospital. He was refused admission to the medical staff St. Francis Hospital in the suburb of Blue Island, located south- west of Chicago twice before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forcefully integrated the nation’s hospital. After the law’s passage, Fredrick was invited to join the staff after his previous applications were ignored. While on staff, he was
appointed medical staff president and headed multiple committees including the credentials and quality committees. He served 54 years on the staff at St. Francis Hospital (now Metro South). Fredrick served as an almost 20-year member of the Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast, joining the Club shortly after its creation in 1997. Fredrick served as the Club’s 6th President, during the 2002-2003 Rotary Year, and continued to serve the Club as its Foundation Chair. In addition, he served in many “unoffi- cial” roles for the Club during its history, most importantly as its Archivist. He was an avid photographer and tennis player, loyal friend, father, and mentor. Brother Earl E. Fredrick, Jr was a member of the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi®. In 2016, the Chicago (IL) Alumni bestowed its Hall of Fame Award to Brother Fredrick. Fredrick; grandchildren, Montana, Milan, and Miles Fredrick daughter, Erica Elyse Hickman; granddaughters, Savannah Abajian and Sidney Abajian; sister, Eleonore Fredrick; CPA; stepson Michael Cadenhead; step-daughter-in- law Trambra Leah Cadenhead; step- grandchildren, Michael Maurice and Camille Cadenhead. James H. Gilliam, Sr. 1920–2015 WWII and Korean War Veteran, Com- munity Leader, Mentor He is survived by son, Earl Fredrick III, MD; daughter-in-law, Carmen Condiff-
Walter Thomas Counts was born January 5, 1968 to Angelinn Revell Counts and Walter Dryden Counts. He was the second child of three raised in Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania. Brother Counts entered the Chapter Invisible on June 15, 2016 at age of 48. He began his education at Henry Charles Lea Elementary and contin- ued his high school education at the Creative and Performing Arts where he majored in Vocal Music. He loved to sing and was a member of the Philadel- phia Boys Choir and the Academy Boys Choir. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University. His master’s degree from the University of Wilmington and he was one class shy of receiving his Doctorate from Walden University. Brother Counts proudly served his coun- try in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989. After attending college, he was a teacher for the Camden School District for 21 years. He taught and mentored count- less children throughout his tenure but most recently he educated the children of Cooper B Hatch. In July 1995 he was united in marriage to Angela Clark and from that union God blessed him with two children Jordan and Jason Counts. He and Angie were married 21 years where they resided in Pennsauken, NJ. In 1996, he was baptized and received Christ as his personal and only savior at Holy Cross Baptist Church. In 2008 he became a member of First Baptist Church of De- lair, NJ and sang on the men’s choir. Walt, as everyone called him, was a proud Kappa Man and was initiated into his beloved fraternity at the Pennsylva-
Affectionately known as “Mr. G” to his friends and to people who sought his counsel, James H. Gilliam Sr., was known as dedicated
Dr. Earl E. Fredrick Jr. 1929–2018 Physician
Dr. Earl E. Fredrick, Jr, entered the Chapter Invisible on January 27, 2018 at the age of 88. Earl E. Fredrick was
community leader and role model in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware and the state of Delaware. “Mr. G
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