TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Frank J. Jasmine 1941–2020 Probation & Parole Officer
John P. Cockrell 1944–2020 Educator, U.S. Army Reserves
grandchildren Cydney, Cori, Christen Conley, Trevon Flores, and Justin R. Cockrell. Lewis K. Johnson, Jr. 1959–2020 Retired Police Officer, U.S. Army
Frank Joseph Jasmine, (Beta Nu 1962)transitioned to the Chapter Invisible on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, after a brief illness. Jake, as he was known to all who knew
John P. Cockrell (Alpha Sigma 1965) entered the Chapter Invisible on July 17, 2020, at the age of 75. John Prentis Cockrell was born August 29, 1944, in Manhattan, NY,
A native of Lakeland, FL Lewis Kavis "L.K." Johnson, Jr. (Tallahassee (FL)
Alumni 1994) en- tered the Chapter Invisible Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Johnson graduated from Lakeland (FL) Senior High School. Although he had several
him, was born on September 16, 1941, to parents Francis and Gladys Jasmine, who raised him and his two younger sisters in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from McBride High School in St. Louis, MO, the foundation of that career began when he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where he received a B.A. in sociology with a Social Work/ Corrections Specialization, and a M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling with a Corrections Specialization. Jasime would later continue his education at Harvard University/Kennedy School of Government where he earned a Master in Public Administration. Jasmine's long and varied professional career always focused on issues associated with criminal justice, beginning with his work as a Probation and Parole officer in St. Louis. His resume would grow to include positions working in the administration of Governor Hugh Carey in New York, and later working in the Washington, DC and New York offices of U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel. In Washington, DC, Jasmine served in the administration of Mayor Marion Barry, first as a Special Assistant for Public Safety, later as Executive Assistant for the Deputy Mayor of Operations, and finally as Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. Jasmine was also a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and the American Correctional Association.
to Walter Cockrell and Frieda (née Miller) Cockrell. Cockrell grew up in South Bend, IN, where he graduated from South Bend Central High School. He then attended Southern University and A&M College (now University) in Baton Rouge, LA, where he played baseball. He later earned a masters of education from the Ohio State University. Cockrell started his career with Travelers Insurance Company in South Bend, IN, and his job eventually led him to Columbus, OH. After college, he joined the National Guard and eventually transferred to the Army Reserves. He finished his professional career as a Middle School Science and Math teacher with Columbus Public Schools. After thirty-three years of service, John retired from the US Army Reserves and subsequently retired from Columbus Public Schools. Cockrell and his wife Catherine began to travel all around the world, enjoying life. A Life Member of the Fraternity, Cockrell was a member of the Columbus (OH) Alumni, where he was actively involved, held many leadership positions, and enjoyed the brotherhood of the fraternity; his fraternity brothers were family to him. He was also a life member of the Southern University Alumni Columbus Chapter. Brother John P. Cockrell John is preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (née Brent) Cockrell, parents, grandparents, John Cockrell and Fannie Merriweather, and daughter-in-law Cynthia Flores- Cockrell. He is survived by his children, Johnathan C. Cockrell (Beta Eta 1989), Janell (Eric) Conley, Judith Cockrell, and
offers to play football at the collegiate level, he chose to enlist in the United States Army to begin his military career. After graduating from Florida Southern College with a B.A. degree in political science, he received his Commission to continue his service in the United States Army, obtaining the rank of 1st Lieuten- ant. Upon his honorable discharge in 1987, he received the Army Commenda- tion Medal for "his professional compe- tence combined with his untiring efforts to achieve perfection earned him the respect and admiration of all those with whom he served." In 1987, he joined the Tallahassee Po- lice Department as a Patrol Officer and found a "calling" in law enforcement. He moved up the ranks with increas- ing responsibility and retired as a Major after 27 years of dedicated service. He later worked as a Senior Investigator with the Division of Worker's Com- pensation at the Florida Department of Financial Services. He was an active member of Celebrate New Life Tabernacle, serving as a Dea- con, member of the Praise Team, the United Voices Choir, and the multime- dia team. Over the years, Johnson served in numerous roles within the community to include his membership with the Tal- lahassee (FL) Alumni Chapter, Leader- ship Tallahassee Class of 25, Past Presi- dent - Lincoln High Quarterback Club,
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