Brother Dr. WILLIAM H. HIGGINS, a native of Chicago, Illinois, entered Omega Chapter on April 18 1976. The Reverend Dr. Higgins was a product of the Chicago high schools, Bethune-Cookman College, Meharry Medical College of Dentistry, and the Inter-Denominational Theological Center of Atlanta. He practiced dentistry for 18 years before entering the ministry as a full-time United Methodist minister. In changing to the ministry, he followed a life-long desire to preach the gospel as had his illustrious grandfather, the Rev. M. C. B. Mason. At the time of his death he was serving a congregation in Lake City, Florida, and performing most meritorious service as Chaplain at the Reception and Medical Center of the Florida State System of Corrections at Lake Butler, Florida. Surviving him in his immediate family are his wife, Cleo, Chairman of the Division of Humanities of Bethune-Cookman College; two sons, Kyle Everett, 20, and Sean Craig, 13, and his sister, Miriam H Thomas, Food Chemist with the U. S. Army. Dr. Higgins was a brilliant and ever-active man in several walks of life. His wit and humor were readily impressive characteristics long remembered by all he met and knew. He loved people of all types and levels of being and achievement. One of the charter members of Delta Beta Chapter at Bethune-Cookman College, he was an outspoken, courageous leader who helped to promote understanding, respect and vision among the people of Palatka, Florida during the sieges of racial hatred in nearby St. Augustine during the 1960's. At the time of his death he was a member of the U.S. Jaycees; Vice Chairman of the Bi-Racial Committee of Columbia County, Lake City, Florida; The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce; The NAACP; Masons; Elks; the National Dental Association; ADA Florida Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Nursing Association; Theta Phi International Honor Society; and Secretary of the American Protest Correctional Chaplains Association. Brother JOSEPH DANIEL McGHEE, 84, of Atlanta, Georgia, entered Omega Chapter on August 28, 1976. Prior to an extended illness, Brother McGhee was Director of Publicity at Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta. He was the retired Public Relations Director of South Carolina State College (Orangeburg) and had worked in a similar capacity at other colleges. Born in Atlanta in 1892, he attended Atlanta University and later graduated from Lincoln University (PA) with the A.B. degree. He was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha on October 12, 1917. Brother McGhee set up and was the first president of Atlanta's Eta Lambda Chapter (1921) and set up undergraduate chapters at Taladega College and Tuskegee Institute during the same year. In 1929 he set up the college chapter at South Carolina State College (Orangeburg); in 1935 the college chapter in Columbia, South Carolina; and, in 1947, the alumni chapter in Orangeburg. Upon retirement and return to Atlanta, he reaffiliated with Eta Lambda and was very active. Brother McGhee maintained a genuine interest in sports for youth, especially tennis. He sponsored the McGhee Tennis Tournament, named for him, which is still functioning. A member of Atlanta's Extra Point Club, he helped foster and supported many fledgling sports participants. He was also a member of the Executive Committee of Atlanta's famed Hungry Club Forum. Survivors include his wife of six years, Mrs. Mittie Garrick McGhee; three step-children; and five grandchildren. The Sphinx / October 1976
Brother MILDREN MONTGOMERY, a prominent Dallas, Texas businessman, entered Omega Chapter on July 1o! 1976. Brother Montgomery was the founder and President of Garland Foods, a meat processing firm. His company was recently featured in Black Enterprise magazine as the 6th largest Black business in the nation, with gross annual revenues of over $16 million. Brother Montgomery was initiated in Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter in Dallas. He was a graduate of Prairie View A & M University, with a Masters degree in Chemistry. Active in the community activities of Dallas, he had served as a Trustee of the Dallas County Community College District. He was also very involved with the Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Alliance for Minority Enterprise.
Brother JUDGE EDWARDS PAGE..M.D., entered Omega Chapter on July 5, 1976. Born in Latta, South Carolina, he was a Life Member and affiliated with Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter in Dallas, Texas. Brother Page was a graduate of Norristown (PA) High School, Lincoln University (PA), and Meharry Medical College. He did his internship at Harlem Hospital, New York City. Brother Page served his country as a Captain in the U.S Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Prior to coming to Dallas he practiced medicine for ten years in Reading, Pennsylvania and had maintained his medical practice in Dallas since 1 9 6 1 . He was instrumental in establishing Forest Avenue Hospital which was the city's first Black hospital. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and an associated member of St. Marks A.M.E. Zion Church. Dr. Page was a member of numerous medical societies, as well as being a Life Member of the NAACP, Board Member of the Metropolitan YMCA, a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Elks, Master Mason of King David Lodge No. 1 5 1 , Dale Consistory, Knights of Pythias. His most devoted activity was serving as Chairman of the Board of Forest Avenue Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Page; two daughters, Balerie and Lisa; one son, Jeffrey, all of Dallas; and one brother, George Page of Linden, New Jersey.
Brother FORREST LIVINGSTON PARR, one of Pittsburgh's most prominent businessmen, entered Omega Chapter on Saturday, October 4, 1975 after a brief illness in West Penn Hospital. Brother Parr received a Bachelor of Science degree in 71