Laurence T Young Sr , Editor
A TRIBUTE TO BROTHER CHARLES K. ANDERSON DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER, ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. October 28, 1980 Brother CHARLES K. ANDERSON, Andy, as he was affectionately known to his Brothers and his friends, was a quiet, ever smiling, pleasant man. His love for Alpha ran deep. He was a loyal Brother, faithful, and ever willing to do whatever he could for the welfare of the chapter. I cannot recall his voice ever being raised in anger or irritation, even in the heat of debate. Yet his counsel was wise and his advice sound. His love for Alpha was second only to his love for his family. This he showed in the same quiet way that distinguished him. But at the mention of his beloved Ellen, or his children, his face would light up, and the love he held for them was obvious to all. Andy had a distinguished career with the Housing Authority. To his colleagues and supervisors he was knowledgeable, and most efficient as an administrator. To his tenants he was human in every sense of the word. He was not a "nine-to-five" bureaucrat. He had a personal interest in the well being of his tenants. That was his paramount concern. Evern after his retirement, although his health was not the best, he continued to work on a limited basis to make living more comfortable and meaningful for the aged. Andy was a caring person. Physically, the last few years were not easy ones for Andy. On at least two occasions he suffered serious illnesses. He had only recently recovered from one serious illness when his beloved Ellen was stricken. He suffered greatly. Yet through it all his indomitable spirit sustained him through this ordeal. To those who would question the will of the Father, it would seem almost ironic, even unfair, that less than ten months after the death of his wife he fell victim to the same dread disease. It took its toll on his body, but his spirit remained unconquerable. Andy leaves us a legacy that we will always cherish and revere: Love of one's fellow man; loyalty to that in which he believes; faithfulness to duty; and an unconquerable spirit in the face of adversity. These qualities of Andy Delta Lambda will always remember with love and respect. Brother CHARLES A. JOHNSON, age 66, entered Omega Chapter October 7, 1980 in Chicago, following a brief illness. Brother Johnson was a staunch member of Xi Lambda Chapter, and for many years served as a guiding force. He was an outstanding citizen — a loyal and devoted Brother — member of many civic and social organizations, playing an active part in all. Xi Lambda Chapter conducted Omega chapter services, October 11, 1980 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Chicago, followed by a requiem mass, interment in Oak Woods Cemetery He is survived by his wife. Viola.
Brother CLINTON EVERETT KNOX — Ex-Ambassador, entered Omega Chapter October 16, 1980 — in his home in Silver Spring, Maryland — at the age of 72; he was a member of Delta Lambda Chapter, in Baltimore, Maryland. Brother Knox had been with the State Department since October of 1945, when he was appointed a research analyst — his assignments taking him to Western Europe as Chief of Research; 1948-1955 attended the NATO Defense College; and to Honduras in 1963 as Deputy Chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy.
The Sphinx / Winter 1980
Brother Knox served as Haiti Ambassador from 1969 until his retirement in 1973. His retirement came shortly after his ordeal with Haitian terrorists Brother Knox and the U.S. Consul to Haiti were held hostage for 18 hours being released unharmed in return for a government promise to fly the gunmen, 12 political prisoners and $70,000 ransom money to Mexico Before Brother Knox's Haitian assignment, he served as ambassador to the Republic of Dahomey in West Africa. Brother Knox was a native of New Bedford, Mass. He received his Baccalaureate degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. in 1930 and his Master's degree from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island Funeral rites were held for Brother Knox October 20 from the Rock Creek Parish in Washington, DC. He is survived by his wife, Clementine two children, Karen and William; two brothers, John M. Murphy III, AfroAmerican Board of Directors Chairman and Dr. William Knox; and a sister Alberta. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful, rest in peace. On Saturday, November 29, 1 980, the Angel of Silence sealed the lips of Brother BENJAMIN F. LEVER, born to the parentage of Mr. Joseph L and Mrs. Alice Bush Lever on March 2 1 , 1 91 5 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mr. Lever received his early education in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Cadet First Lieutenant of the Cadet Corps at Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, the Master of Science, Master of Education and Diploma of Advanced Study at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Arkansas. When he expired he was employed as Supervisor of Needs Assessments, Division of Federal Programs, Title LV, State Department of Education at Little Rock, Arkansas. As a faithful member of St. John A.ME. Church, he was a member of the Steward Board Number 2 and Class Number 23. He served as Dean of Shorter College, Little Rock, Arkansas, Farm Manager at A.M. & N. College (now University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) and as principal of several schools in the state of Arkansas. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and member of the Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and member of the Arkansas Teachers and National Education associations and an Administrator's Certificate in School Administration. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Orah Bullard Lever; a foster daughter, Tawana Lynn Lever; his mother. Mrs. Alice Bush Lever; two nephews; one niece; two uncles and one aunt. Brother HERMAN E. MOORE, age 88, entered Omega Chapter in Miami Beach, Florida, December 2, 1980, following an extended illness. Brother Moore's original chapter was Beta, Howard University, later transferring to Mu Lambda in Washington. Brother Moore received his Bachelor of Law degree at Howard University Law School, and did graduate work at Boston University; later admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1920. Brother Moore was a partner in the law firm of Dawson, Haynes, Moore and Wilkins. In 1937 he was appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission and in 1940 the late President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, appointed him Federal District Judge of the Virgin Islands. Funeral rites were conducted December 15, 1980 at the Rayner and Sons Funeral Chapel in Chicago. Brother Moore is survived by his wife, Marie. Brother WILLIE McCLERKIN II entered Omega Chapter October 4, 1980 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina, following a brief illness. Brother McClerkin was an active member and officer of Alpha Psi Lambda, Columbia, South Carolina. His elementary education was received ai Booker T. Washington High School where he was an honor student; his secondary education was received at Benedict College, Columbia, S.C and his Baccalaureate degree received at the University of Illinois. At the time of his passing he was enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of South Carolina. Brother McClerkin was truly an educator. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and the Academy of Science. He was listed in "Outstanding Educators of America." Brother McClerklin was a chemistry instructor with Richland School District No. 1, and was the current director of the Advanced Institutional Development Program at Benedict College. Brother McClerkin is survived by a loyal and devoted family and mourned by his many neighbors and friends in the community, and in particular, the Brothers of Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter Brother SAMUEL MILTON, a prominent physician, entered Omega Chapter on March 1 7, 1980 in Mexico City at the age of 76. Born in 1 904 in Washington, DC, Brother Milton received his medical degree in 1928 rom Northwestern University and began practice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 1938 he established the twenty-bed Sidney A. Sumby Memorial Hospital at 234 Visger Road, River Rouge, Michigan. In 1945 he was
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