TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
He was thrusted into the public eye in 1969 with the controversial death of his younger brother and Black Panther leader Fred Hampton Sr. Chairman Fred Hampton was killed with others during a midnight raid of Black Pan- ther operation by the Chicago Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). After many years of litigation over the circumstances of Fred Hampton’s death, the city of Chi- cago settled with the Hampton family. Hampton continually worked to ensure the legacy of his younger brother Fred Hampton Sr. through the establishment of the Fred Hampton Scholarship Fund which was over the 200 scholarships to aspiring law school students. City of Maywood, IL trustee Isiah Brandon commenting on Hampton: “He (Bill Hampton) represented so much history in regard to keeping the legacy of Fred Hampton alive and being able to provide opportunities for so many through the Fred Hampton Scholarship Foundation. I think that will leave a major impact in the community.” Hampton, at the time of this passing, served as Maywood (IL) Park District commissioner. Hampton with other community leaders and family members fought for the naming of the swim- ming pool in Maywood, IL to be named the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center as well as renaming the street boarding the Aquatic Center as Fred Hampton Way. Associates and friends described Hampton as “the primary steward of his brother Fred’s legacy and a reservoir of knowledge on the black experience in Maywood and across the country.” A frequent lecturer on the Civil Rights Movement across the country, Hamp- ton also held memberships in Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA), the Maywood (IL) Proviso Rotary Club and one of the cofound- ers of the African American Business & Community Development Initiative. Hampton, prior to his passing, was working in collaboration with renown film director Antione Fuqua on an upcoming biopic on Fred’s life. Brother
nix City. Chill Will’s family, friends, and his chapter brothers from Delta Psi sent him off well. “The church was filled with family and friends. Stories of how happy Chill always appeared echoed off the church walls. The funeral proces- sion line consisted of 25 to 30 vehicles.” Brother Hurt is survived by his four children, LaShaun (Kenneth) Dupree, Walitta Johnson both of Ellaville, GA; Joshua and Jamol Scarver of Jackson- ville, FL; three sisters, Patrica (Jarral) Averett of College Park, GA; Bertha Hurt of Midland, GA; Julia Averett of Columbus, GA; 11 grandchildren and a host of other family members. He also leaves many friends in his hometown of Phenix City, AL and in his home of Jacksonville, FL. John C. Martin, Sr. 1932–2017 Decorated College Athletic Coach, College Administrator
coursework towards a Doctor of Physical Education. In 1961 Martin met the love of his life, Ann Battles. He and Ann were married June 5, 1962. Martin started his professional career at historic Kittrell College located in Kittrell, NC. After a successful stint, he moved to Fisk University in Nash- ville, TN from 1959-1986. He was an Associate Professor of Physical Educa- tion, coached the Track and Field and Cross-Country teams and served as the Athletic Director. At Fisk, Martin built two programs, baseball and track and field. The track and field program grew to a great, national powerhouse. He led the bulldogs to numerous SIAC and national championships and produced several All-Americans. He also pro- duced two World Record holders during his time at Fisk. His innovative spirit and strong social networking led him to collaborate with WVOL 1400 to establish the Fisk Jubilee Cross Country Invitational, a prestigious event ahead of it’s time. Martin’s administrative success led others to tap him for prestigious ap- pointments. He served as president of the NCAA Track Coaches Association, Chairman of NCAA Division III and coach for the Guyana South American Track and Field team. He served as Director for NCAA Regional Champion- ships and NCAA Division I-AA South- ern Regional Playoff games. In 1986, Martin was appointed by then Delaware State College President Luna I. Mishoe to head the Hornets’ athletics department. He held the position until 1996. During Martin’s tenure, Delaware State’s men’s and women’s programs was each recognized as tops in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, while Hornet teams captured a total of 11 MEAC championships. Under Martin’s leadership, the Hornets won four MEAC football championships
Hampton was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances, brother Fred Sr. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws survive him.
at the Gander Hill Correctional Facility in Wilmington, DE, where he eventu- ally retired after more than 20 years of service. He was married to his loving wife Virginia for 42 years until her passing in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, participating in the Whatcoat UMC Men’s Bible Study, Security Team, and mentoring young persons. Although he was diagnosed with ALS in 2008, he did not allow his illness to keep him from “fighting the good fight”. Although Greene was having difficulties physically, he always managed to keep up with everyone’s activities, always asking how they and their families were doing. Many persons came to see him as a “spiritual father” and called him an inspiration to anyone who came to know him. William E. Hampton 1945–2018 Community Activist, Brother of slain Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton
William E. Hurt, Jr. 1963–2017 Father, Friend
William E. “Chill Will’ Hurt Jr. was beloved by fam- ily, friends, and his fraternity brothers. Marc Chambers (Delta Psi 1988) remembered about him, “You know, it
Dr. John T. Hopkins Psychiatrist & Veteran
Dr. John T. Hop- kins, M.D., M.P.H. of Fayetteville, GA transitioned to Chapter Invisible on Thursday June 1, 2017. Brohter Hopkins was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Isabelle
seems like it was just yesterday that I showed up on the campus of Edward Waters College as a freshman. I didn’t know anyone. The first friends I made were, Kerry, Duce, Nate, Eric & William “Chill Will” Hurt. Will was the best roommate I ever had. He taught me how to make Ramen noodles with hot dogs. He always made me laugh. I still remember him spinning his cane with a cigarette in his mouth.” Known as “Chill Will”, Brother William E. Hurt Jr was a 1987 initiate of the Edward Waters College Chapter, the Delta Psi of Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc. Brother Hurt entered the Chapter Invis- ible on July 1, 2017 at the age of 53. Born on October 14, 1963 in Phenix City, AL, to the late William E. Hurt Sr. and the late Sarah E. Hurt, Hurt Jr. was raised with his siblings in Phenix City. After graduating from Phenix City’s Central High School in 1983, he attended Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL. His friend, Kenneth Chambers remembered, “I remember when me and Big Will packed our suitcase and headed to Edwards Waters College in 1984 one year after we had graduated high school. We had heard about this school through my Pastor. We probably had three hundred dollars between the both of us. This was my true friend.” After college, Brother Hurt was em- ployed by U.S. Security based in Jack- sonville, FL. Homegoing services were held at the Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church in Phe-
and James Hopkins.
Hopkins attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where he received his bachelor’s degree. He was also initiated at Lincoln University, the Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Psi ® in 1958. He received his master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also proudly served in the United States Navy for 5 years. He worked as a prac- ticing psychiatrist in Philadelphia, later relocating to Georgia, where he had a lengthy career with Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta. Hopkins was highly active in the Phila- delphia (PA) Alumni Chapter and at the time of his death was an active member of the Alpharetta-Smyrna (GA) Alumni Chapter, where he held the distinct honor of being one of their many com- mitted Senior Kappas. He is survived by his wife Marsha, his daughters Kelli and Ashley, daughter-in-law Valerie and his son Therone, who is also a member of our Noble Klan. He also survived by his grandson Mason, his sister Maobrie, his nieces, nephews and numerous grand nieces and nephews.
John Clinton Perkins Martin, Sr. was born June 8, 1932, in New Bern, N.C, the first child of Reverend George Clinton Martin and Pearlie Mae Ridley Martin.
William E. “Bill” Hampton was characterized as a “Warrior for Hu- man Rights and Justice. He was a skillful organizer, community leader and true brother of the struggle. He
JC or John Clinton, as he was called by family and friends enjoyed school, fish- ing, and crabbing. He attended grade school at West Street School. In 1950, he graduated from West Street High School. He professed Christ and was baptized in March of 1945 at Guilfield Baptist Church in New Bern, NC. Martin earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC with a physical education major and minor in Biology. While a student at Shaw he joined the fraternity as a 1955 initiated of the Delta Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi®. After graduation, Martin subsequently earned a master’s degree in physical education from Springfield College and completed
traveled extensively in the pursuit of hu- man rights and equality for all people.” Brother Hampton entered the Chapter Invisible on February 8, 2018 at the age of 72. William Edward Hampton was born in Summit-Argo, IL on July 8, 1945 to Frances and Iberia Hampton. He was eldest of three children, sister Frances and brother Fred Sr. He attended Irving Elementary, Proviso East High School and Roosevelt University located in the Chicago area. While at Roosevelt, Hampton joined the fraternity as a 1968 initiate of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi ® .
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