Brother REV. McQUAY RANDOLPH KIAH, born May 10, 1917 in Princess Anne, MD, to Dr. Thomas H. and Mary R. Townscend Kiah, p a s s e d a w a y in D u r h a m General Hospital, D u r h a m , NC, on December 28, 1986, after an extended illness. A m a j o r i n f l u e n c e in McQuay's life, as in the life of all the Kiah children, was that of the Moore family, headed by our beloved "Mom" Moore, who, with her six children joined forces with the Kiah family at a point earlier than most of us can remember. That familiar tie is stronger today than ever. The Kiah-Moore tie is as one family. It was with Mom Moore, Sadie, and the other Moores that McQuay—as well as many others of the family—attended and completed most of his elementary school education at Concord, DE. He completed high school at the Dunbar High School of Baltimore, MD. His Bachelor's Degree was earned at Morgan College—then under the sponsorship of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He served his country with honor and distinction during World War II in the U.S. Army. He pursued his ministerial training at Drew Theological Seminary, finishing with a degree of Bachelor of Divinity. He won academic honors while at Drew, notably among which was the Award for Oratory. He later attended New York University where he completed requirements for the Master's Degree and further advanced work toward the Doctorate. On August 20, 1962, he married Maggie Dunston of Brooklyn, NY. McQuay went back to his alma mater, Morgan (by the Morgan State) College and spent a few years as Associate Dean of Men prior to his return to graduate study at New York University. Upon completion of his graduate studies, he was engaged in pastoral work as associate pastor at Massapeque and Brooklyn churches. The vocational activity in which most of his professional experience was concentrated, however, is that of institutional counseling, having spent many years in the institutions of the state of New York. He is survived by his wife, Maggie of Bracey, VA; 3 brothers, A. Brewington, Montclair, NJ, C. Lycurgus, Savannah, GA, and Thomas Henry, Jr., Detroit, MI; 3 sisters, Rhodelia K. Collins, East Orange, NJ, Cynthia K. Coleman, Montclair, NJ, and Gwendolyn K. Redding, Glenmills, PA; 4 uncles, Dewey Townscend, Preston, MD, who is the dean of the clan, Rupert Townscend, Centerville, MD, Gregory Townscend, Philadelphia, PA, and N a t h a n Townscend, Preston, MD; many n e p h e w s , nieces, and a host of friends.
Brother HARVEY THORNTON PROCTER, SR. was born on November 25, 1923, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the son of the late Harvey Thornton and Alma Thornton Procter. He began his schooling in Vicksburg and continued it in the Chicago Public Schools when the family moved its residence to Chicago. Upon his graduation from high school, he attended the Univ e r s i t y of Illinois, Fisk University, Yale University The S p h i n x / S p r i n g 1987
and the University of Pittsburg, graduating in 1947 with a degree in Sociology. He also attended graduate school at Loyola University. His schooling was interrupted by World War II, during which time he served honorably in the U.S. Army. He started working as an employee of the State of Illinois. In 1951, he began an illustrious career with the Ford Motor Company which continued until his retirement in 1985. His greatest satisfaction came from helping young men and women find employment within the Company. At the time of his retirement, he held one of the highest ranking executive positions ever held by a minority person in the Ford Motor Company. Harvey shared his love for people through his active membership in People's Community Church and in many civic and community organizations. He was a Life Member in the NAACP; Life Member, Former Chapter President and Executive Board member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. After his retirement, he volunteered to serve as a consultant in the Wayne State University Placement Office. He departed this life on December 30, 1986, at Providence Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Paula; his son, Harvey, Jr.; his daughter, Lisa; his granddaugher, Karyn,; his dauther-in-law, Connie; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Brother, DR. LEE CLARENCE THOMAS, a local dentist and World War II veteran entered Omega Chapter on June 18, 1986 at a local hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. Brother Thomas, was a prominent dentist in the Montgomery area. Brother Thomas, was a member of Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter located in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a member of the Western Bypass Church of Christ. He was active in numerous organizations: The Clique Club, Cotton Smothers Bridge Club, Capital City Medical Society and the Alabama Dental Society. Omega Services were conducted by Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter at the Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. Brother Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Thomas; one son, Lee Clarence Thomas, Jr.; and two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Robinson, Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Edith Bernice Fuller.
Brother DR. W. EDGAR THOMPSON, beloved son of the late Dr. Louis and Marjorie Gaylord Thompson, was born in Laurens, South Carolina. He entered Omega Chapter on January 2, 1987. Brother T h o m p s o n was affiliated with many organizations. Among them, Past National president of the Allen University Alumni Association, served 29 years as President of the Allen University Alumni Club of New York City. President of the Bayview Bridge Club. He was initiated into Gamma Gamma and later affiliated with the Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Queens, NY. Brother Thompson recently celebrated his 50th anniversary in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was an active member of Zeta Zeta Lambda for 22 years, serving 15 years as a member of the Social Activities Committee, 3 years as the Recording Secretary. He was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of NYC and many civic organizations. He served in the US Navy during 49