It is with much sorrow and a heavy heart that I tell you today that our chapter lost our dear brother, James “B.B.” King. He was dedicated to Kappa and was very involved in his community. He will truly be missed.

ROANOKE TIMES:

Mr. James (BB) King Jr., 64, of Roanoke, Va., died suddenly Tuesday morning, August 24, 2010, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Martinsville, Va., to the late James Henry “Richard” King Sr. and Catherine Morris King. He was the grandson of the late William Henry and Catherine Deshazo King, and great-grandson, of Sam and Lizzie Morris. James was a retired teacher of the Roanoke City Public Schools and active in many social and civic organizations: Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, President of Roanoke Alumni Chapter of Saint Paul’s College, President of Dinner Dance Club, Past President of Roanoke Pan Hellenic Council, Staunch member of the Saint Paul’s College Football Support Team, A Mule of Roanoke Chapter Moles, a “Continental Guy” and Voice of William Fleming Colonels basketball teams. “BB,” as he was affectionately called attended St. Paul High Street Baptist Church in Martinsville, Va., and High Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va. He graduated from Albert Harris High School in 1964 and graduated from St. Paul’s College in 1969. James is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Randolph-King; two stepdaughters, Angela Hampton, of Chesapeake, Va., and Monique Randolph, of Richmond, Va.; and cherished stepgranddaughter, Ciara Hampton, of Chesapeake, Va. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at High Street Baptist Church with the Rev. David L. Chapman officiating. The interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home with a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Memorial held at 6:15 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

Sunday, August 22nd, the Roanoke Kappa Foundation, the scholarship arm of the Roanoke Alumni Chapter, awarded scholarships to two college-bound high school graduates. Taylor Redmond, who will be attending Hampden Sydney this Fall and Al Meeks, III, who will be attending Virginia Union this Fall, both received $1000 scholarships. We wish both recipients a great first semester and a successful college experience. The Roanoke Kappa  Foundation would like to thank Cuz’s Body Shop  Auto Repair for contributing half of the scholarship money that was awarded.

The week of August 30, 2010, chapter members will volunteer their time and resources to provide haircuts for the children of residents at the TAP Transitional Living Center. TAP’s Transitional Living Center (TLC) offers transitional housing and nutrition for homeless individuals and families. It differs considerably from emergency shelters in that most shelters limit stays to a few nights and require clients to leave after breakfast. Emanuel Arnold is leading this initiative for the chapter. Click here to find out more about TAP’s TLC…

Our annual Bo Terry Tennis Tournament — a joint collaboration with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity — will be held August 28th, Saturday and August 29th, Sunday at Eureka Park. There will be singles and doubles competition as well as multiple awards in various categories. Come out and enjoy the day with Kappas and Ques!

House pins Jones, a new initiate.

Our chapter would like to welcome new Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity initiate Ed Jones! Jones participated in the Eastern Province Summer intake process which was held in Richmond, Virginia on July 31, 2010. Jones was one of sixteen initiates that joined our fraternity that weekend, including Benjamin T. Jealous, President & CEO of the NAACP; and Wade J. Henderson, President & CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Brothers Jealous and Henderson were initiated through the Washington, DC Alumni Chapter. They are considered two of the most significant advocates for the rights of the disenfranchised in this country. Greg House is the chapter intake coordinator and worked with Jones throughout the entire process. We look forward to Brother Jones input and participation with our chapter!

Brother of the Year, Emanuel Arnold

The Roanoke Alumni Chapter named Emanuel Arnold Brother of the Year for the 2009-2010 fraternal year,
for his outstanding dedication to the chapter. A 2006 initiate, Arnold is the chapter Keeper of the Records
and also serves as the Eastern Province Reporter and webmaster. Keep striving for acheivement!

The chapter participated in a park clean-up at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, Virginia on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Since 2007, the chapter has been an active participant in the local adopt-a-park program. Brother Ricky Sykes chaired this initiative.

The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter hosted its annual Crimson and Cream Scholarship Dance on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the St. Elias Social Hall in Roanoke, Virginia. Approximately 250 guests enjoyed the evening’s entertainment. The chapter step team entertained the guests with their smooth and precise steps. Door prizes were also given away. The event was chaired by Al Elliott.

Pink Wimbish provides an overview of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, during intermission. Also pictured is Maurice Coffey and Carl Palmer.