Chapter Celestial Kappa Sigma
Brothers
Bell Toll in respect for our Passed Brothers
Roy James Spencer Jr
Died:11/06/2022 Initiation Date:04/21/1963 Initiation Number:#0330 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
On Sunday, November 6, Retired Lt Col Roy J Spencer, passed away peacefully in his home in San Antonio, TX. He was seventy-nine. Born to Roy Sr. and MaryAnn Spencer, March 6, 1943, in Hattiesburg, MS. Following Roys graduation from Southern Mississippi University, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1965 and completed 25 years of honorable service. During his Air Force career Roy was awarded numerous awards for his honorable service including 2 Distinguished Flying Cross and 8 Air Medals for his meritorious service during the Vietnam war. Roy continued his education while in the Air Force and completed Squadron Officers School, Air Command & Staff as well as his Doctorate with Midwestern University.
Following his active-duty Air Force service Roy began a second career as a commercial pilot and rose to various senior management positions with Texas International, Frontier Horizon, Chicago Airlines, Business Express, Spirit Airlines, Continental Express/Rocky Mountain Airways and Gemini Air Cargo. Roy also had a distinguished career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and retired from the FAA December 31, 2011.
Roy is survived by his two children, Allison Spencer-Eguia and Chase Spencer as well as his son in law, Joseph Eguia. He has 2 grandchildren, Ashley Spencer and Tyler Eguia and 2 great grandchildren who he enjoyed very much. Roy was loved by many and had family and friends around the USA. He was able to enjoy retirement for many years! He was an avid Harley rider and spent many hours traveling all over the country. Roy will be interned at Arlington National Cemetery however, final arrangements have not yet been established.
Dr Frederick Charlie Stange Jr
Died:10/15/2020 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0429 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Dr. Frederick Charlie Stange, Jr., 72, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home, Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Born in New Orleans, LA he was the son of the late Frederick C. Stange Sr. and Frances A. Stange. Dr. Stange was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a long-time Dentist in the Hampton Roads community. He was a member of the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. Stange; children, Kim White (Todd), Adam Stange, Kelly Stange; grandchildren, Madison, Lyla, Colter and Keira White; a brother, William “Bill” Stange (Kathy); a mother-in-law, Bobbie Adams, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3:30pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Pastor Michael Simone will officiate. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. The interment will be private in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Frederick C. Stange, Jr. Memorial Fund for the benefit of the ALS Association, www.tmcfunding.com.
Dr. William Robinson “Bill” Sterritt Jr
Died:10/28/2022 Initiation Date:02/21/1960 Initiation Number:#0259 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Dr. William Robinson "Bill" Sterritt went to glory on October 28, 2022. He was 88.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick to Mildred and William Sterritt, Sr., he was taken "as a babe in arms" to Manlius, New York, where he grew up. He graduated from Manlius High School, and attended Manlius Military School and SUNY Cortland. Beginning in 1958, he served as an enlisted man in the US Army, stationed in Germany for 17 months. Bill attended the University of Southern Mississippi, eventually earning an Ed.D., before settling in Elizabeth City.
A lover of nature, Bill taught canoeing, kayaking, and sailing at Elizabeth City's College of the Albemarle for 40 years, and introduced numerous families to the joys of the outdoors through courses and on extracurricular trips to the Adirondacks and elsewhere. Likewise active in his community, Bill was elected to three terms on the Pasquotank County Board of Education and two terms as County Commissioner, served on the board of Friends of the Court and the NC Trails Advisory Committee, and was instrumental in establishing The Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail. He was a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, presented by the Governor of North Carolina for a record of extraordinary service to the state.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Gerald "Jerry" Sterritt, Beverly Curr, Dolores "Dee" Everhart, and Arthur Sterritt. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia, Elizabeth City, NC; his son, Dr. Brooks Sterritt, Houston, TX; and his many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Cann Memorial Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail Fund at the College of the Albemarle Foundation, P.O. Box 2327, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, or by visiting https://www.albemarle.edu/for-the-community/coa-foundation/make-a-gift/ and selecting "Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Funds."
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is assisting the Sterritt family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
Haskell Horne Sumrall, Jr
Died:09/26/2020 Initiation Date:02/21/1952 Initiation Number:#0092 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Haskell Horne Sumrall, Jr.
Haskell Horne Sumrall, Jr., (Hal) age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away September 26, 2020.
He received his Bachelor of Industrial Management Degree from Auburn University in 1956 where he was an honored Spade, ROTC Battalion Commander, President of Kappa Sigma and the Inter-Fraternity Council. Hal was ROTC at Auburn University and was commissioned in June of 1956. He served active duty until 1959, to include serving in the 1st Recon. He was a Captain in the Marine Reserve until 1968. Hal continued his career in Business and International Trade until he retired from Orlando's Economic Development Commission in 2001.
Preceded in death by wife, Maryann Willman Sumrall; parents, Haskell H. Sr. and Mabel Mathis Sumrall of Laurel Mississippi, and sister, Frances Sumrall Carter.
Survived by: children, Ann S. Tidwell, Matt Sumrall and Tina S. Broughton; brother, Ben (Judy) Sumrall; thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Miramar National Cemetery in the Spring of 2021.
Memorials may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation at MCSF.org.
Orville Malcolm “PROF” Thomas
Died:07/13/1989 Initiation Date:12/11/1948 Initiation Number:#0023 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Professor Orville Malcolm Thomas. Born Dec. 18, 1916 Purvis, MS. Died July 13, 1989 Hattiesburg, MS. Charter member of Epsilon Nu.
Nicholas “Nick” Vesa
Died:03/26/2014 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0398 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Funeral services for Nicholas Victor Vesa were held on March 29, 2014 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven with burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Vesa, 69, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 8:28 a.m. at his residence in Madison, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1945 in Camaguey, Cuba to Dr. Antonio Gregorio Vesa and Gliceria Violante Alvarez. Mr. Vesa attended Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Conn., and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi having earned his Bachelor of Science. While at USM, Nick was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and has surrounded himself with his brothers through his last days. He was a longtime member of the Worldwide Church of God and was active in serving with the youth. He had a love for God and God’s plan.
Mr. Vesa leaves behind a legacy of memories and stories. He was, indeed, a great man who will be loved and missed by his many friends, Brothers and family. A man strong throughout his life, and in the ends of his days, his strength was made even more perfect through his weakness. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors are his wife of 39 years, Janey Diane Vesa; two children, Angel Briana Vesa Vance and husband, Dr. Kevin Vance, and Anthony Mitchell Vesa and wife, Dr. Telciani Vesa; five grandchildren, Nicholas Rigby, Matthew Ruger, Lucas Cooper, Christopher Sharps, and Layla Nichole; brothers, Manuel G. Vesa of Woodland Hills, Calif., Tony Vesa of Long Beach, and Alex Vesa of Biloxi; nephews, Anthony Vesa and Hunter Vesa of Biloxi; stepmother, Maria Vesa of Biloxi; and mother-in-law, Betty Joe Kennedy of Brookhaven.
Robert Clifton Voss
Died:08/21/2019 Initiation Date:02/22/1959 Initiation Number:#0235 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Robert Clifton Voss, 79, of New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully August 21, 2019, after a 4-year fight against Alzheimer’s.
He was born January 4, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi, one of seven children of Axel and Delphine Voss.
Bob graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958 and was a three-sport letterman and won the Sportsmanship Award.
He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1962 with a BS degree in Accounting. He was president of the Freshman Class and Treasurer of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Bob joined the U.S. Navy and was selected as a Reserve Officer Candidate in Newport, R.I. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer following college graduation.
His first duty assignment was aboard the Navy's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CVN 65), serving as the Air Transport Officer during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Bob was later selected for initial Flight school at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida, followed by advanced training at Naval Air Station, New Iberia, Louisiana, where he earned his Navy "Wings of Gold".
His fleet duty assignments included VS-26 Antisubmarine Warfare squadron as a pilot aboard the USS Randolph (CV-15) flying S-2 Trackers, and later in VAW-121 Airborne Early Warning squadron as a pilot flying E-lB Tracers. During this latter tour, Bob was responsible for saving an aircraft and the lives of five crew members following a landing hook separation and subsequent emergency barricade landing aboard the USS Randolph.
He then served as the Officer in Charge of the Reserve Transport Squadron flying C-118 aircraft at the US Naval Air Station, New Orleans. He retired as a Lt. Commander from the Navy following a 20-year career.
After military retirement, Bob was a commercial airline pilot with Pan American Airlines and after a corporate merger, a commercial pilot with Delta Airlines. He retired from Delta Airlines in 1998.
Following his aviation career, Bob was involved in real estate investments and property management for many years. He was proud to be a Man of Manresa.
Bob is predeceased by his parents, his wife, Barbara Voss, a brother, Freddie Voss of Natchez, and a sister, Libby Voss of Natchez.
He is survived by his son, Page Voss of New Orleans, his daughter, Natalie Scoville of Orlando, Fla., 3 brothers, Carl Voss (Glenda) of Natchez, Bill Voss (Jean) of McComb, Philip Voss (Nancy) of Jacksonville, Fla., one sister, Delphine Voss Prestridge of Natchez, sister-in-law, Pat Voss of Natchez, the mother of his children, Peggy Page Voss of New Orleans, three grandchildren, Emily Scoville, Robbie Scoville and Dillon Voss, stepchildren Linda Joffrion, Jeanne Stearns (Steve), and Lori Fowler (deceased) (Jim), 13 nieces and nephews and 20 first cousins.
The family would like to express its deep appreciation to Bob's long-term caregivers: Ann Dupont, Jessica Scholl, Katie James, Brenda Booth, Tosanna Lopez, Genette Parks, Garfielyne Landry and Susan Lang, and to Canon Hospice.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Basilica in Natchez Tuesday, August 27, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00.
Philip Dane Voss
Died:08/04/2024 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0384 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Captain Philip Voss, 76, a retired Naval Officer, Defense Contractor, and longtime resident of Jacksonville, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
Captain Voss was born on September 25, 1947. He was the son of Axel Voss (a Danish immigrant) and Delphine Voss of Natchez, Mississippi. As a youth he was very active in scouting and attained the rank of Eagle at age 14. He was chosen as captain of his high school football team. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Natchez in 1965. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. At USM, he served as a student senator and was the president of the Kappa Sigma fraternity in the Order of Omega and Vice President of Pi Sigma Epsilon National Fraternity.
Upon graduation from college, he attended Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla., where he was commissioned an Ensign and later was awarded his Navy Wings. During a long and distinguished Navy career with many tours in Jacksonville, he served in seven Carrier squadrons, logged 6,000 flight hours, and made 750 carrier landings on ten different aircraft carriers. He commanded two carrier squadrons: VS-30 on Saratoga, and VS-27 at Cecil Field. While serving aboard the Saratoga, he set the Naval Aviation flight record for airborne range and endurance from an aircraft carrier when bringing a captured international terrorist to the United States for trial in the Federal Court System. During his naval career, he earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs from the US Naval War College and served as a “CNO Fellow” on the Navy’s Strategic Policy Analy
After retiring from the Navy, he established a defense consulting company in Jacksonville, Aviation Connections, which merged with Logistics Services International (LSI) in 1998. At LSI he served as the Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer. He also served on the Board of Directors, where he was instrumental in converting LSI to Employee Ownership in 2006.
Captain Voss was a devout Roman Catholic and longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he served on the School Board and as the Chairman of the Building and Finance Committee for many years. He was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was very active in the Jacksonville community. He was the former President of the Rotary of West Jacksonville, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and a major benefactor to the Rotary International Foundation. He served as one of the first Chairmen of the West Jacksonville Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC). His service for the Boy Scouts of America included Executive Board Vice President for Endowments for the North Florida Council, which awarded him the Silver Buffalo award. He received the “distinguished Eagle Scout” award from the National Eagle Scout Association. He was selected as a “Veteran of Influence” by the Florida Times Union.
His large family and dear friends were foremost in his life. Captain Voss was preceded in death by: his parents, Axel Voss, a Danish immigrant from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Delphine Hicks Voss, of Natchez, Miss.; two older brothers, Frederick “Freddie” Voss, and Robert “Bob” Voss; and his younger sister Elizabeth “Libby” Voss.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Glenz Voss; five children, Suzanne Voss, Lucy Dane Bravo (husband Phil Bravo) of Jacksonville, Commander Matthew Voss, USN, Kathryn Voss Kukla (husband Commander Steven Kukla, USN) of Coronado, Calif., and Erik Voss (wife Kelley Losik) of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandsons and four granddaughters; his sister Delphine Voss Prestridge; and two brothers, Carl Voss (wife Glenda) of Natchez, Miss., and William “Bill” Voss (wife Jean) of McComb, Miss.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the nation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Rotary International Fund in care of the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville, the Northeast Florida Council Endowment fund of the Boy Scouts of America, the Sacred Heart Building Fund, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, or a charity of choice.
Visitation with the Voss family and friends will be Friday, August 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 at 7:30pm. A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at 11am on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. James Kaniparampil will officiate. Interment will be August 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM the Barrancas National Cemetery aboard Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. The interment service will be facilitated by Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 N New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL, 32506.
James Luther Warren III
Died:08/09/2021 Initiation Date:02/22/1981 Initiation Number:#0724 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Jim was born in Huntsville, Alabama on February 5, 1962 to Jackie Warren Tatum and James Luther Warren II (deceased).
Jim received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi in 1987. Jim established himself as a successful attorney in both public and private practice across Mississippi and, later, the world. He was the managing partner at Carroll Warren & Parker, specializing in commercial litigation. He also served as an arbitrator in a number of cases.
Jim’s time at the University of Southern Mississippi cultivated his love for people and instilled in him a passion for organizational involvement. He found roles in Kappa Sigma Fraternity and, later, as Southern Miss student body president. His career and life were marked by leadership positions with the United States Tennis Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, the USM Foundation Board and Alumni Association, River Hills Club, Northminster Baptist Church, and Galloway Methodist Church.
He was not, however, only about work. Jim enjoyed life: he was devoted to Southern Miss athletics, pioneering the tailgating scene in Hattiesburg at football and baseball games. Jim and his wife Malinda spent much of their free time traveling and grew to love Telluride, Colorado. Together they spent many summers at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival with family, close friends, and strangers who would become close friends. He also enjoyed bike riding, tennis, and snow skiing. He read and wrote constantly, and got to interview some of his favorite musicians. He was an amateur breeder and trainer of long-haired Dachshunds. He enjoyed Twitter, which was a near perfect vessel for his incisive and witty commentary. He was intellectually curious, a trait he encouraged in others through his years as a Sunday School teacher and youth group leader, as well as being a mentor to young lawyers. He also enjoyed the challenge of crafting the perfect kale salad.
Above all else, he valued his family. Along with Malinda, he forged a family with a powerful bond. They were fortunate to have vacations, holidays, and dinners that were memorable and meaningful. They were even more fortunate as Jim found his new (and, perhaps, true) calling as a grandfather. His family reflected his best characteristics: humor, integrity, kindness, and drive.
Jim Warren is survived by his wife, Malinda Warren; his five children, Luke, Caroline (Arthur), Jake, Matt, and John Mychal; his grandchild, Robert Ridgway Walden; his mother, Jackie Warren Tatum; and his brother, Walt (Tammy). He will be so missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Shoestring, the Mississippi Museum of Art, or the charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will occur at River Hills Club (3600 Ridgewood Road in Jackson, MS) this Friday, August 13 at 2 PM. All are welcome.
Mark Elliot Weldy
Died:07/26/2015 Initiation Date:03/02/1980 Initiation Number:#0709 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Services will be held at Temple Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Visitation will be Monday, July 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the church.
Mark was a native of Hattiesburg. He graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1979 and from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1983 where he also completed his Masters of Business in 1990.
While attending Hattiesburg High School, he was part of the Varsity football team and baseball team. During his time at the University of Southern Mississippi, Mark was a member of the baseball team, Hall of Fame, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Omicron Delta Kappa, ASB- Judicial Board, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Campus Crusade for Christ.
Mark is an active member of Temple Baptist Church where he serves as deacon. He has been an employee of Mississippi Power Company for 30 years, serving in multiple positions and most recently as an Industrial Market Specialist.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Gail Davis Weldy, two children, John Mark Weldy and Rachel Kathryn Weldy. His sisters, Beth Weldy Kruger (Baxter), Amy Weldy Craig (Dwayne), and his brothers, Jack B. Weldy Jr. (Susan), and Michael Lamar Weldy (Leslie), and 3 nieces Laura Weldy Kruger Moore, Kathryn Elizabeth Kruger, Lauren Weldy Craig and 5 nephews Christopher Jackson Weldy, Thomas Allen Weldy, James Edward Baxter Kruger, Stephen Morrow Craig, and William Lamar Weldy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Homes of Hope in Purvis, MS and Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS.
