Kappa Journal (Philanthropy Issue)

TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE

Hayden #6. Brother Lewis is survived by three chil- dren: Tavika R. Lewis, Brother Herman E.(Marceda) Lewis, Jr., and Crystal V. Lewis; one granddaughter, Navy Kemp; two brothers, Green (Christine) Lewis, Jr. and Gregory (Francena) Lewis, Sr.; one sister, Jacqueline (Darryl) Taylor; one uncle, James (Toleda). Joseph T. Majors, Sr. 1949–2018 Administrator, Teacher Joseph Thomas

dining hall, post office, and purchas- ing and receiving department. He also taught psychology for a brief period of time. Brother Majors received the Sara Stewart Distinguished Service Award, the university’s highest award for faculty and staff. He worked for forty (40) years at JCSU before retiring in 2014. During his tenure at JSCU, he was able to touch the lives of many students, co-workers, parents and prospective stu- dents. Additionally, Brother Majors was employed at First United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte for many years. Brother Majors is survived by his wife Gloria; son Joseph T. (Nichole) Majors, Jr. and granddaughter Kendyl Nichole all of Huntersville, NC; his sisters Karen (Jesse) Looper, Felicia (Wesley) Patton, Julia Majors and brother Reico (Kiyo) Majors all of Greenville, SC; mother-in- law Rosa Ballou of South Boston, VA; aunts Mary Jamison of Greenville, SC and Hazel Wilson of Detroit, MI and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Ivory D. Mitchell 1924–2018 U.S. Government Official, Consultant

Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education. He conducted compliant investigations and compliance reviews to ensure educational institutions within the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota complied with applicable laws and regulations such as, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Edu- cation Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Emergency School Aid Act. Mitchell also had a long career in the field of politics as a political consul- tant. He found this scope of work to be fulfilling and a sound contribution to our country’s future. Throughout this career, he had the opportunity to work with numerous political candi- dates, local, state and federal includ- ing a Chicago community activist who would become the 44th President of the United States. He tirelessly served as the IVI-IPO (Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organi- zation) State Board Chairman. Mitchell was a longtime member of the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter. Brother Ivory Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, George and Clarence and two sisters, Virgie and Helen. He is survived two sons, Michael and Brian (Renee); seven grandchil- dren, Michael (April), Brian (Brittany), Rosalyn (Chris), Kisha (Sam), Brianna, Jalyn and Jordan; one sister, Georgie and numerous other relatives and friends.

Majors, Sr., (Alpha Epsilon 1972) a re- tired Administrator at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), entered Chapter Invisible on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Carolinas Medi-

cal Center in Charlotte, NC. Brother Majors was born in Greenville, SC to the late Joseph and Patsy Brother Majors’ early education began at Fuller Normal Industrial Institute in Greenville, SC. He obtained a Bach- elor of Arts degree in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University in 1973. While attending JCSU, he met Gloria Ballou, his wife of nearly forty-two (42) years. From their union was born Joseph T. Majors, Jr. (Alpha Nu 1997). At JCSU, Brother Majors was an active member of R. W. Johnson Spiritual Choir, Student Government Association, Student Christian Association, Fresh- man Orientation Committee, UNCF, Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, and the Inter Residential Council. Upon graduation, he joined the Char- lotte (NC) Alumni Chapter and served as Alpha Epsilon chapter advisor for many seasons. As a member of Charlotte (NC) Alumni, he received many awards for his service to the fraternity and the community he served. Brother Majors’ professional career be- gan at JSCU where he served in various capacities. He managed the university’s

Ivory D. Mitchell (Xi 1951) entered the Chapter Invisible on May 26, 2018 at age of 94. He was born November 18, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to John and Virgie Mitchell. Mitchell

Jada M. Morrow 1985–2018 Father, Husband, Friend

served in the United States Air Force for 41 years retiring with the rank of Major. He earned his bachelors and master’s degree in public administration from American University located in Washington, D.C. Mitchell spent most of his adult life engaged in the areas of Civil Rights and Education. While in college he helped organize and inter-racial organization with the objective of furthering race relations through discussion groups, lectures and social affairs on the campus and nearby communities. He served as the Branch Chief in the office of

Jada M. Morrow (Zeta Upsilon 2004) entered the Chapter Invisible, surrounded by close family and friends, on May 24, 2018 at the age of 33. Morrow passed after a lengthy and

courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on January 1, 1985, he grew up

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