Brother GEORGE E. BARBOUR entered Omega Chapter June 1, 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brother Barbour was initiated by Beta Theta Chapter, Bluefield State College in 1935 - being an active member of this chapter, and served with distinction of numerous committees. In 1946 Brother Barbour became affiliated with Psi Chapter in Philadelphia, and in 1956 became a charter member of Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter, and served as chairman of its first Sweetheart Dance. The brothers of Zeta Omicron Lambda chapter mourned his passing and gave expression to their grief at a chapter Omega Service preceding final funeral services. Brother Barbour is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Tucker and Dr. Phyllis Freeman; three grandchildren, Lisa Tucker, Kimberly Freeman and David Freeman; and three sisters. Brother Barbour was a Probation and Parole Officer with the Criminal Justice System in Philadelphia. Prior to this assignment he had worked for the Veterans Administration and in his earlier years had been a teacher and principal of a secondary school system in Warrenton, Virginia. Brother EDWARD W. BEASLEY, Pediatrician, age 79 entered Omega Chapter June 29, 1977 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Brother Beasley was born in Macon, Georgia on May 9, 1898 the son of Albert and Mattie Beasley. He attended Ballard Institute in Macon, and in 1918 graduated from Fisk University with a Baccalaureate Degree. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completing his internship and residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago where he began to Practice in 1931. Brother Beasley furthered his interest in pediatrics by studying in the famous Children's Clinics of Vienna. During his 50 years of practice, Brother Beasley served as Chief of Pediatrics at Provident Hospital and on the staffs of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was the Medical Director of Supreme Life Insurance Company, and of the Chicago Metropolitan Mutual Assurance Company, serving on the Boards of Directors of both firms. Brother Beasley received numerous honors and awards including the following: Northwestern University Alumni Association, 25 years of service; Fisk University Alumni Award; Man of the Year Award of the Original Forty Club; Children's Memorial Hospital Award, 30 years of service; Chicago Pediatrics Society Distinguished Service Award; and Illinois Society of Medicine Fifty Years Award. Xi Lambda Chapter conducted Omega Services prior to the funeral rites at the United Funeral Parlor in Chicago on July 1,1977, conducted by Ronald S. Flowers, Chapter President. Brother HAROLD BROWN, SR. entered Omega Chapter August 1.1977 following a short illness, in Denver, Colorado. Brother Brown was born in Steelton, Pennsylvania November 16, 1894. He was the eldest of fourteen children, seven brothers and six sisters. He completed his elementary and secondary school work in Steelton, Pennsylvania, — he later attended Lincoln University (Pa.) where he received his Baccalaureate degree in 1915. Following his college graduation he worked as Secretary of the Pittsburgh Urban League; also worked as Field Representative in Chicago for the American Woodmens Insurance Company, from The Sphinx / October 1977
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which post he was transferred to Denver, Colorado in 1921, where he continued until his retirement in 1960. Brother Brown was a life-long Presbyterian and an active member of Peoples Presbyterian Church in Denver, where he had served as Treasurer and Ruling Elder. He served as President of the Denver Council of Presbyterian Men and the Colorado-Wyoming Council of Presbyterian Men. He was a dynamic leader and a moving force in organizing Alpha lota Chapter at the University of Denver, and an enthusiastic leader in many civic organizations. Brother Brown is survived by his wife Esther; three sisters, Martha Cobb, Rachael Stevens and Rebecca Brown; a son, Harold Brown, Jr.; and many grandchildren. Brother Brown was an active member of Delta Psi Lambda chapter, which chapter has sustained many losses by death during the year, which is regrettable. Funeral rites were held August 4, 1977 at Peoples Presbyterian Church - the local chapter taking an active part in a memorial service thereat. Brother STANLEY E. BROWN, age 77 - recently entered Omega Chapter in Cleveland, Ohio. Brother Brown received his Baccalaureate Degree at Howard University, Washington, D.C., and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Western Reserve University Medical School, Cleveland, Ohio. Brother Brown was an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for fifty years, and following a lengthy illness died in Cleveland Veterans Hospital. Services were held at the Watson Funeral Home in Cleveland. Brother Brown was a member of Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, and prior to his passing was the recipient of a fifty year membership certificate from the Fraternity. Brother Brown served with distinction in World Wars I and II; he was a member of Mount Zion Congregational Church, the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and many civic organizations. Brother Brown is survived by a sister, Georgia Shipman, a nephew, and two nieces. Brother JOHN DAVIS BUCKNER, age 55 — well known educator, civic worker, sports enthusiast and fraternity leader — entered Omega Chapter Sunday, July 17, 1977 on arrival at Homer G. Phillips Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. 59