Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church on December 14, 1985. Brother Dixon is survived by his wife Mrs. Betsey J. Dixon, and his son Grover C. Dixon III.
Brother WILLIAM HARRY FOWLER, 63, entered Omega Chapter on July 30, 1985. Brother Fowler was an active member of Pi Lambda Chapter, having served as president and at the time of his death was coordinator of the chapter's Adopt-aSchool Program. Brother Fowler was well known by Brothers throughout the state of Arkansas because of the fine work that he did as State Director several years ago. Born in Marion, North Carolina, Brother Fowler earned his bachelor's degree at Philander Smith College in 1947, a master's degree in education administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1952 and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Philander Smith College in 1970. Brother Fowler worked as a teacher, principal and administrator in the Pulaski County Special School District and Little Rock School District for 27 years. After retirement from the public school system he accepted the position of Vice President for Administrative Services at Philander Smith College. Upon his retirement from that position he served until his death as job development specialist for the Career Planning and Placement Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In keeping with the tradition of Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Fowler had a couple of "firsts" to his credit. He was the first black to hold a top administrative position in the Little Rock School District and the first black to be accepted for membership in the Little Rock Kiwanis Club. Brother Fowler was very active in his church and community - having held several positions in his church, belonging to numerous organizations, and being on many boards of directors. He is survived by his wife Marion Virginia Johnson Fowler, five daughters and six grandchildren.
Brother OTTIS THOMAS HOGUE was born in 1906 in Georgia. He attended Knoxville College and received a bachelor's degree in foreign languages from Wilberforce University and also a master's degree in foreign languages from Atlanta University. In 1932, while teaching in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he married the former Melissa Holland. The lives of many in the Knoxville (Tennessee) community have been touched by Brother Hogue who served as a teacher at Green Elementary School, a teacher and principal at Vine Junior High School, a principal at Austin High School, and a supervisor of the Knoxville City Schools. For many years Brother Hogue was an active member of Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the YMCA Triad Club, and many other civic and professional organizations. At age 79, Brother Hogue passed away on July 27, 1985. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Knoxville, Tennessee, August 1, 1985 - with the Reverend Canon Robert Thorpe officiating.
T h e Sphinx/Spring 1986
Brother RANDALL BREVARD JOHNSON, age 30, entered Omega Chapter Thursday, November 14, 1985. Brother Johnson, son of Jefferson Johnson and the late Mary Earlene Johnson, was born May 31, 1955 in Hampton, Virginia. He attended the public schools of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. In 1973 he entered Washington - Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Public Administration. Randall came to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1979 as an employee of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company and at the time of his death was Manager of the Carmel Road Branch. After moving to Charlotte he was initiated into Alpha during the Spring of 1983 in Beta Nu Lambda Chapter. Brother Johnson was an active member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, and the Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble. Final rites were celebrated at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, November 17, 1985 with Beta Nu Lambda members participating; with Brother (Dr.) Clifford Jones, Sr., Pastor, officiating. Interment was in York Memorial Park, Charlotte. Randall leaves to mourn: his father, Jefferson Johnson of Hampton, Virginia; two brothers, Tyrone and Indale Johnson, both of Newport News, Virginia; two sisters, Chanita Johnson of Baltimore, Maryland and Angela Carter of Richmond, Virginia; as well as other relatives and many friends.
Brother TEDDY TYRONE JOHNSON, age 46, entered Omega Chapter, November 1985 in Charlotte, North Carolina after two years of illness. Brother Johnson was born on O c t o b e r 4, 1939 in Plymouth, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Levy and Queenie Cooper Johnson. He attended the public schools of Washington County, NC and graduated from North Carolina Central University, Durham, in 1962. He retired in 1983 from the Public School System in Raleigh, due his failing health. He was initiated in Gamma Beta and later affiliated with Phi Lambda in Raleigh. Funeral rites were conducted in the Grier's Funeral Home on December 1, 1985 by Beta Nu Lambda Chapter, Charlotte. Burial was held December 2, in the Sharon Memorial Park. Brother Johnson was a member of the NCEA and NEA educational organizations; at an early age he became a member of New Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers: Attorney Brother Edmond R. Johnson of Charlotte; Freddie Johnson of Aulander; Four sisters: Marion Kincaid, Joyce Grimes, Rita Thomas all of New York, New York; and Lenora Duke of Philadelphia; along with a host of beloved relatives and close friends.
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