TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
The Richardson-Plano (TX) Alumni Chapter established two educational savings plans for Brother Morrow’s chil- dren, Isaiah and Ariyah. The chapter also launched a "Grey for Jada" a month- long Brain Cancer Awareness month as well as a scholarship fund at the Univer- sity of North Texas in his honor. Dr. Willard Stimpson 1938–2018 Dallas (TX) Pharmacist Dr. Willard “Stimp” Stimpson (Dallas (TX) Alumni 1982), was born
(DISD) and the Dallas Harambee Organization. He served on committees and boards of the Lyon’s Club, the Bishop Dunne Parents Association, DISD High School Boards and the Dallas YMCA board. He was the first black president of the Dallas Pharmaceutical Society. The Texas Governor George W. Bush appointed him to serve on the Juneteenth Board and reappointed under Governor Rick Perry. Of his many achievements, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban League and City of Dallas Proclamation. A Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi ® and a longtime stalwart member of the Dallas (TX) Alumni Chapter, Brother Stimpson is survived his wife Sophia Jes- sie Stimpson, daughters Jennifer Carol Stimpson and Natalie Noele Stimpson, sister, Eleanor Evans of Plano, and a host of close friends, family, extended family, customers, and mentees.
in his native East Texas. After graduat- ing from Harleton (TX) High School, Morrow attended the University of North Texas (UNT) located in Denton, TX. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Jarvis Christian College located in Hawkins, TX. At the time of his passing, he worked as a General Manager for Veri- zon Wireless. He was active in his local church Murry League Baptist Church. He hosted numerous leadership work- shops for the church members. He was always the person that everyone wanted to know, so many people looked up to and wanted to be around. He never met a stranger and would talk for hours if you were listening. He loved country music, his beloved Ford F-150, Mama Ree’s sweet potato pies, Grandma Mattie’s candied yams, and his daddy’s barbecue ribs. He was a jokester, pulling pranks on anyone com- ing around the corner, he loved holidays, theater arts and Broadway shows, mak- ing everyone smile, and loved his family most of all. One lasting wish Brother Morrow had for his silhouette, Kenya Morrow, was for her to take a vacation that he prom- ised her but could not take due to sup- porting him with his battle with cancer. The alumni brothers of Zeta Upsilon followed through on Morrow’s final wish by collecting over $3000 in vacation funds for his widow and children. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Otis James Morrow, Brother Morrow is survived by his wife, Kenya Morrow of Mt. Pleasant, TX; two children Isaiah Wilson of Garland, TX and Ariyah Mor- row of Mt. Pleasant, TX; parents James Morrow, Sr. and Cynthia Morrow of Ore City, TX; brothers Moresha Mor- row (Jennifer) of Frisco, TX; and James Morrow, Jr. (Candice) of Little Elm, TX; sisters Ebony Morrow of Frisco, TX; and Uriah Morrow of Houston, TX; God sister Latonya Holt of Arlington, TX; grandmothers Elma Ree Morrow of Ore City, TX; and Mattie Hartfield of Longview, TX; and a host of relatives, colleagues, and friends.
on August 9, 1938 in Plano, TX to AJ and Doll Stimpson entered the Chapter Invisible on January 20, 2018 at the age
of 79. He graduated as the valedictorian
from Plano Colored High School. He attended and graduated from Texas Southern University in Houston, TX. His career in pharmacy began during his service in the United States Army in the medical clinic and pharmacy unit. He completed the formal pharmacy program in 1967 and passed the Texas State Board the following year. He started at Skillerns Drugs and All Saints Hospital. Later he became the first black pharmacist hired to work for Methodist Hospital. Upon leaving hospital pharmacy, he returned to retail, working for several companies, including Kmart, and Wards Drugs. At Target, he was the first black pharmacist hired in the city of Dallas. In 1981, he stated his own business with the opening of Cut Rate Pharmacy, which served the West Dallas community for decades. In 2015, he closed Cut Rate and began a career as a relief pharmacist for local agencies. Brother Stimpson gave countless hours of time and leadership to various local, state and civic organizations. He volunteered with K-12 schools through Dallas Independent School District
Oliver C. Sutton, Jr., Esq. 1948–2018 Attorney, Media Executive Oliver C. Sutton
Jr., Esq. was known and admired for his intellect, his sharp wit, his boundless charm, and his great sense of style. He was an avid reader, a world traveler, a lover of fine food
and wine and a great friend to many. Brother Oliver C. Sutton Jr. entered the Chapter Invisible on April 24, 2018 at the age of 70. Oliver Carter Sutton, Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 31, 1948 to Oliver C. Sutton and James Marcelle Burley Sutton. His love of travel and adventurous spirit had early roots: he moved to Europe with his mother and stepfather as a young child and attended elementary schools in England and Germany. When his family returned to the United States he attended middle schools in Maine, Colorado, California and gradu-
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