Chapter Celestial Kappa Sigma
Brothers
Bell Toll in respect for our Passed Brothers
Steven John MacDonald
Died:12/18/2013 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0435 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Steven John MacDonald age 67, of Tallahassee, FL, was called home to heaven by his savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2013, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Warren, Pennsylvania and graduated from Titusville Senior High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He and his wife Sheila settled in Titusville, Pennsylvania where they raised three children and Steve worked as a financial adviser. Steve loved to hunt, fish, play golf, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, but above all he loved the Lord and he loved his family. He had a heart for service and an infallible work ethic. His love, laughter and optimism will be missed by many.
Steve is survived by his wife, Shelia; son Ian MacDonald and daughter-in-law Carrie MacDonald of Fort Myers, FL; his daughter Stephanie MacDonald Gudeman and son-in-law Christopher Gudeman, and grandchildren Benjamin and Eva of Tallahassee, FL; his son-in-law Christian Lee and grandsons Timothy Steven (TS), Noah, and Gabriel of Tipp City, Ohio; his parents Reverend John and Susie MacDonald of Phoenix, Arizona; his brother Douglas (Ann) MacDonald of Rutherford, North Carolina; his brother Robert MacDonald of Titusville, Pennsylvania; his brother-in-law George (Joan) Falldine of Warner Robins, GA; his brother-in-law Kevin O’Brien of Tampa, Florida; his brother-in-law Donald O’Brien of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and best friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa MacDonald Lee, and his mother-in -law Gloria O’Brien. A memorial service and reception will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 901 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee,1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, or St. Peter’s Anglican Church of Tallahassee in memory of Steven John MacDonald.
Bevis Funeral Home (850/385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.
John Renick Madeira Jr
Died:05/22/2009 Initiation Date:03/28/1965 Initiation Number:#0367 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Edward Fred Magenheimer
Died:03/29/2019 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0426 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Edward passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Edward was a resident of Florida at the time of passing. Edward graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1971 and created a family of brothers in Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Following graduation Edward was commissioned as a 2 nd Lieutenant in the US Army. His employees loved working for him because he had the ability to bring the best out of people and as a leader, he recognized their contributions to SMC's success.
Harold Day “Hal” McDonald
Died:03/03/2024 Initiation Date:02/12/1984 Initiation Number:#0793 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
MAY 22, 1965 – MARCH 3, 2024 Ridgeland - Harold Day "Hal" McDonald, Jr., adored husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away behind the wheel of a car he had lovingly rebuilt on Sunday, March 3rd. He leaves behind his devoted wife of nearly 28 years, Laurie Ella, as well as his beloved siblings, nieces, nephew, and countless friends.
Born and raised in Jackson, Hal was a graduate of Jackson Academy and later the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Following college, Hal followed his father's footsteps into the insurance business and later worked with his brother at McDonald Claims.
From a young age, Hal began honing his lifelong passion of "tinkering." He had a real talent for repairing broken items and disassembling and reassembling cars with precision, no matter how intricate. More like "Hal MacGuyver," he could fix anything with nothing, and was the first person his friends and family called if they needed help with "tinkering" or anything car-related.
With his beloved wife by his side, Hal led a full life savoring the simple things, spending time with family, and pursuing his many hobbies. An outdoorsman, he also enjoyed photography, hunting with his metal detector, and most of all, working on his vintage cars at The Motor Club in West Jackson. Cooking and grilling on the Big Green Egg, a cherished gift from his wife, was another passion of Hal's. The hours he spent on the Egg crafting meals to share with his family will always be appreciated and never forgotten, nor will all the grilling and cooking tips and tricks he shared with his loved ones.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ethelyn McDonald, nephew Steven Downs, and brother-in-law Walter Heslep. He is survived by his wife Laurie Ella, sister Linda, brother Gary (Sandra), sister Tammy Franklin (Scott), nieces Kristen Miller (Brent), Christina Temple (Mitch), Mary Landon Pope (Chris), Janet Huffstatler (BJ), and nephew Eric McDonald (Heather), as well as numerous great nieces and nephews who all adored him.
Visitation services to honor Hal's life will be held on Friday, March 6 from 5-7PM and Saturday, March 7 at 11AM at Parkway Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12PM and a reception to celebrate Hal's life and impact will be held there directly after.
The void Hal's death has left for all who knew him is already profoundly and deeply felt. A family member said of Hal, "he was a man of very few words, but every word counted." Of his life we say, we did not get enough moments with Hal, but every single one of them we got, counted.
Raymond Gibson “Gibby” McEachern
Died:12/30/2013 Initiation Date:05/20/1967 Initiation Number:#0457 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
JUNE 10, 1948 – DECEMBER 30, 2013
Raymond Gibson McEachern, 65, passed away Monday December 30, 2013 at the U.M.C Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 2, 2014 at 11:00am from the chapel of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home Ridgeland,MS. Visitation will be from 10:00am till 11:00. Burial will be in Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Mc Eachern was a University of Southern Mississippi Alumni, a huge fan of Southern Miss, Mississippi State, Texas Long Horns and the New Orleans Saints football, he loved his children and family very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Malcom McEachern and Josephine McEachern, and his son, Mark McEachern.
Survivors include his children, Wyatt McEachern, Jill McEachern, John McEachern and Amy McEachern; brothers, Frank McEachernand Charles McEachern; and sisters, Laura McEachern, Josy McEachern and Hazel McEachern.
Charles Victor “Dude” McElwee III
Died:07/29/2019 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0436 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Charles V. “Dude” McElwee, III, age 75, passed away on July 29, 2019 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was a resident of Louisville and a member of Vernon United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and beloved grandfather. Mr. McElwee enjoyed a long career in banking throughout the state. He retired from the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he was a right-of-way negotiator. Mr. McElwee was preceded in death by his parents, Charles V. McElwee, Jr and Marjorie Ware McElwee of Magnolia and a sister, Judee McElwee Reeves, also of Magnolia. He is survived by his sister Eloise McElwee Fontaine of North Carolina and his brother James Ware McElwee of Magnolia. He is also survived by his daughters, Virginia McElwee Harbour (Kevin) of Tupelo and Vaiden McElwee Taylor (Scott) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and four grandchildren, Charles Whitson Harbour, Yancey Caroline Harbour, Katherine Vaiden Taylor, and Davis McGinley Taylor A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 2nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.
William Wiley McGee
Died:11/09/2010 Initiation Date:04/02/1967 Initiation Number:#0443 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
MENDENHALL — Services for William Wiley Magee, 67, of Mendenhall, who died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, will be at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Mendenhall.
Burial will follow at Mendenhall City Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Mendenhall.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Mr. Wiley, the oldest child of Bill Robert and Luci Ainsworth Magee, was born and raised in the Merit community of Simpson County.
After the death of his parents, he assumed the role of father figure for his four younger siblings.
After graduating from Mendenhall High School in 1961, he attended Hinds County College, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi College School of Law.
Mr. Magee served as county director of Mississippi Department of Public Welfare in Simpson County and was later elected to five consecutive terms as Circuit Clerk of Simpson County.
He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mendenhall, serving as an ordained deacon, choir member and Sunday school teacher and was actively involved in the youth group.
Mr. Magee served as a Master Mason with Mendenhall Lodge No. 497, a Shriner and was actively involved in Little People of America. He coached T-Ball and Little League baseball. He served in a number of other capacities in Simpson County.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but most importantly, he was a child of God who instilled a relationship with Christ in his family. He was an amazing husband, wonderful daddy and an awesome Poppy to his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Sullivan Magee; one daughter, Lucy Roark and husband, Don; one son, Robert and wife, Aleen; three brothers, Billy Charles, Joe and Paul; one sister, Martha Stubbs; and three grandchildren, Celia Rose Magee, William Sawyer Magee and Avery Grace Roark.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of America, www.phassociation.org or Mendenhall First Baptist Church Master's Plan Building Fund
Robert Haywood McInvale Jr
Died:05/30/2009 Initiation Date:02/26/1961 Initiation Number:#0278 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
MCINVALE, JR. Brigadier General Robert Haywood McInvale Jr.- a 67 year old native of Mobile, Alabama died Saturday May 30, 2009. He graduated from Murphy High School. Then he attended Southern Mississippi on a tennis scholarship. He was an Army Reserve Officer for more than 30 years, he served on active duty for five years; during which time he served 1 tour in Vietnam and he served in Desert Storm. He has received numerous awards including: Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge , Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and valor device, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters and valor device, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with two leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with two silver stars, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass device, Army Service Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze star devices, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and The Major General Horace B. Hanson Jr. Hall of Fame Minuteman award. His active duty assignments included: Company Commander Headquarters Committee Group, Fort Polk, LA, senior advisor South Vietnam Infantry Battalion and assistant operations officer for the 18th Viet division, South Vietnam. His reserve assignments included: Commander 498th Transportation Company, executive officer 375th Transportation Group Commander 696th Maintenance Battalion, Commander of the 1184th USA Transportation Terminal Unit, and the Deputy Commander of MTMC East. He was also a leading agent with Allstate Insurance Company in Mobile for 25 years, where he was a friend and confidant to coworkers and clients alike. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman, his fishing and hunting skills were second to none. He could always entertain with the stories of his adventures. He is survived by his adoring wife of 45 years, Nancy. He was also a proud father of his children: Leslie and John Addison, Kerry and Frank DeFelippo, Lori and James Martin, Rob and Lori McInvale. He was even prouder POP POP of his 11 grandchildren: John, Molly, Justice, Annie, Mia, Weezie, Ava, Anthony, Virgie, Aiden, and Nancy. He is also survived by his sister and brother in law Suzanne and Wayne Shotts and their children Andy and Blair, as well as his brother in law and his sister in law Jimmy and Janet Williams, his sister in law and brother in law Delores and Larry Mosley, numerous cousins, family and friends. Robert McInvale touched many lives and he will be truly missed, but he will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Pine Crest Funeral Home on Wednesday June 3, 2009 at 10AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday June 2, 2009 from 5 until 8PM. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery. An online guestbook may be signed at www.pinecrestfuneral home.com. Arrangements by Pine Crest Funerals and Cremations, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL 251-478-5227.
Julian Wilson “JW” McLeod
Died:12/21/2022 Initiation Date:04/24/1966 Initiation Number:#0401 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Julian “JW” McLeod Jr. passed away in his sleep on December 21, 2022. He was born August 14, 1947 in Pascagoula, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Pascagoula and a graduate of Pascagoula High School’s class of 1965. JW graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Mathematics. He worked many years at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. JW always had an entrepreneurial spirit and established McLeod Marine with his wife Gail McLeod, and together they ran it for over 30 plus years. He was an excellent bass fisherman and fished many tournaments across the coast before retiring to run his Bass Pro Shop business in Pascagoula.
JW McLeod married his wife, Gail Womble and together they raised 3 girls: Roxanne McLeod, Shara McLeod, and Rachel McLeod McTaggart. JW is preceded in death by his parents, Julian Wilson “Bill” McLeod Sr. and Beverly Taylor McLeod. His wife of many years, Gail Womble McLeod. Father-in-law, Raymond Womble and Mother-in-Law, Marlene Womble; Brother-in-law Mike Foster of Pascagoula Ms; And second wife, Deborah Robinson McLeod of New Albany, MS.
JW is survived by his Children: Roxanne McLeod of Moss Point, MS; Shara McLeod of Mobile, AL; and Rachel (Barry) McLeod McTaggart of Pascagoula, MS.; Sister, Kay (Jim) McLeod Weaver of Lake Wales, FL; Brother, Alan (Ginger) McLeod of New Albany, MS.; Grandsons, Nicholas Poole, Ezra McTaggart, Owen McTaggart, 4 Great Grandchildren, Karie, Annaleigh, Dean, and Caleb. He is also survived by a special friend, Donna Revere and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday December 28, 2022, from 11:00-12:00noon, at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula. Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 in the funeral home chapel.
Graveside service to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS. Pallbearers are Barry McTaggart, Nicholas Poole, Alan McLeod, Jim Weaver, David Grafton, and Keith Colter.
You may send condolences to his family on the Tribute Wall or share a memory of JW.
Franklin Oscar “Frank” Meeks
Died:11/09/2004 Initiation Date:11/09/1975 Initiation Number:#0617 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Frank Meeks who, as owner of the record-breaking Domino's Pizza franchise "Team Washington," pioneered its pizza delivery to the White House, Pentagon and Congress, died Tuesday, November 9, 2004. He was 48.
Born of modest means on August 27, 1956, in the South Mississippi city of Hattiesburg, he combined his love of politics with his personal business challenge of making the fastest delivery of the best pizza pie, to carve out Domino's most unique world franchise.
At the same time, Mr. Meeks devoted his earnings and enthusiasm to help young people from rural communities to urban centers succeed, launching the careers of 30 such individuals to Domino's Pizza store owners.
Raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Mr. Meeks earned a degree in political science and English from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg where he was elected student body president. His initial goal was to attend law school, but to defray his education costs, he began delivering pizza for Domino's in 1979. He soon became a store manager and decided Domino's Pizza, not law school, was in his future.
In 1972 Mr. Meeks coordinated the youth vote for an unknown attorney from Pascagoula, Mississippi, who was making his first political run for the U.S. House of Representatives. In December 1980, Mr. Meeks came to Washington, D.C. to serve as a Congressional aide for then U.S. Representative Trent Lott, now a U.S. Senator for the State of Mississippi. After two years as a Congressional aide, Mr. Meeks returned full-time to Domino's and was awarded the franchise rights for Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. He opened his first store in July 1983, breaking Domino's records for sales and efficiency.
Domino's Team Washington fast became one of the most successful franchises in Domino's Pizza, operating 60 stores and delivering pizza to the White House under five presidents. Mr. Meeks' franchise gained attention in the 1990s when he reported short-term increases in pizza deliveries to Washington government offices on nights prior to major U.S. military movements, including the invasion of Grenada and the start of the Persian Gulf War.
An award-winning franchise owner, Mr. Meeks was among the first two inductees into Domino's Pizza Chairman's Circle Hall of Fame, honoring his tenure, success, leadership, and contributions to the Domino's Pizza system. In a letter earlier this year to Domino's Pizza, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David A. Brandon, Mr. Meeks called his induction "one of the greatest honors of my life."
At the same time, he was a sought-after motivational speaker who made numerous national television and association appearances. Mr. Meeks consistently advocated giving back to his community, especially through his employees, by awarding scholarships to his franchise's outstanding Team Members.
He supported local high school post-prom and graduation parties, and sports Little Leagues. He was a major contributor to Children's National Medical Center, serving on its Board of Directors for 10 years. Food & Friends honored him with that organization's "Community Service Award" for his fundraising on its behalf.
Mr. Meeks was Chairman of the Cancer Ball in the Washington area. He served on the Board of Directors of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce in Virginia which in 2003 recognized him as its "Citizen of the Year."
An activist in Republican politics in Northern Virginia, Mr. Meeks was honored for his lifelong achievements by U.S. Representative Tom Davis of Virginia's 11th Congressional District.
Mr. Meeks is survived by his mother, Janice Meeks of Woodstock, Georgia, and brother, Jimmy Meeks of Alexandria, Virginia. His father Tommy Meeks of Gulfport, Mississippi, died in October 2002. The family prefers donations, in lieu of flowers, to Washington Farm United Methodist Church, Domino's Pizza Partner's Foundation, and Food & Friends.
Arrangements by Jefferson Funeral Home, Alexandria, Virginia.
