TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Rudolph C. Worsley 1928–2020 Educator Rudolph C.
to youth, family and clients with mental health illness. Brother Wills retired from his human services career as an Advo- cate and Mental Health Consultant. He was gifted at building relationships that were meaningful and made every person that he can in contact with feel special. After his career in mental health he became a licensed insurance agent. Brother Wills was a member of Friend- ship Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful steward for more than twenty-seven (27) years. His faith guided his relationships and gifted him with ability to encourage and make con- nections with people from all walks of life. You would rarely see him without a smile on his face and kind words would always come in your direction. Brother Wills was initiated into the Charlotte (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorpo- rated, on November 19, 2004. During his thirteen (13) years of membership, he worked with our Beautillion Milita- rie Program and Kappa League, served as an event monitor for the Kappas of Charlotte, worked with the Chapter at the Panthers Stadium and on our Golf Committee. He was an active member of the Charlotte (NC) Alumni Associa- tion of St. Augustine University. Brother Wills became a lifetime member of his home town organization, the Homeboys, Inc, in Edenton, NC. Brother Wills was a dedicated and loving man to his family, serving as a father figure and mentor to all of his nephews and nieces. He had a unique and special relationship each of them and encour- aged them to reach for their full poten- tial. Brother Wills is survived by his wife of thirty (30) years, Priscilla Ann High Wills; brother, Keith Elliott; sister, Pa- mela Wills Gibbs; sister-in-law, Thelma Leathers; brother-in-law, Larry High; brother-in-law, Louis Powell; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
for Employee Assistance Program, and reviewer for NC Textbook Commission. He retired from CMS in 1982 after thirty (30) years. Following retirement, he volunteered in several civic groups including Com- munity Resource Board of United Way, Northwest Enterprise Zone, McCrorey Branch YMCA (Vice President), Crisis Assistance Ministry, American Red Cross, Charlotte Golfing Seniors, Hid- den Valley Optimist Club, Dalebrook Neighborhood Association (President), and Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 634. Other affiliations in- cluded Life Member of NEA Retired Educators, Life Member of Optimist International, member of Charlotte- Mecklenburg Retired School Person- nel, and member of NC Association of Educators. In 1988, he joined the MSEN Pre-College Program at UNC Charlotte as a Research Assistant, and conducted parent-teacher workshops at UNC Charlotte, Elizabeth City State University, NC A&T State University and JSCU. He also wrote grants for the program, and was a reviewer for Dwight Eisenhower Proposals (MSEN UNC Chapel Hill). He was a member of Statesville Av- enue Presbyterian Church for 59 years and served as deacon, trustee, Sunday School Teacher, and Secretary of the Men’s Organization. He also wrote grants for CHIP (Church Health Intervention Program) for elementary students. In 1995, his diagnosis of prostate cancer led to a new educational opportunity as advocate for prostate cancer awareness. He received several awards and recognitions for his stance on prostate cancer including the Inter- cultural Cancer Council’s HOPE Award, NC Retired Governmental Employees Association’s District Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society’s Man to Man Program, and nomination for the President’s Service Award in 1997.
Worsley, esteemed educator, entered Chapter Invisible
on Sunday, April 11, 2020 in Char- lotte, NC. Brother Worsley, youngest son of the late Raymond and Eula Sanders Worsley was born in Rocky Mount, NC. While attending Fayetteville State University, he enlisted in the Army and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He received training as a Radio Repairman at the Signal School (Fort Monmouth, NJ), Leadership Training at 2 nd Infantry Division Artillery (Fort Lewis, WA), and at the 3 rd Armored Division (Fort Knox, KY). Brother Worsley received numer- ous awards including, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Repub- lic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and National Defense Service Medal. Following service in Korea, he became a Drill Instructor (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), and credits that teaching experi- ence with influencing his career choice. After his discharge, he enrolled at Johnson C. Smith University graduat- ing Cum Laude with a BA Degree in Elementary Education. He later earned a MS Degree in Education from NC A&T State University, and pursued addi- tional studies at UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, and Howard University. While attending JSCU, he was inducted into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and was a March 1953 initiate of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. His career as an elementary teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) inspired and changed the lives of many students. His numerous awards and certificates included Teacher of the Year. He served on the Advisory Committee for Science TV Programs, Superintendent’s Advisory Committee
A dedicated JCSU alumnus and member of the Golden Bull Society, he
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