Chapter Celestial Kappa Sigma
Brothers
Bell Toll in respect for our Passed Brothers
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
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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.
William Bonham White
Died:10/07/2021 Initiation Date:01/10/1965 Initiation Number:#0359 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Obituary of William Bonham White Jr.
William B White Jr was born September 23, 1940 and passed away October 7th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Jane and his sons Todd and Jeff and his daughter-in- law Kelsey.
Bill was born in Natchez, Mississippi to William B White Sr and Edith Wroten White and grew up in Woodville, MS. After graduating from High School Bill joined the Navy Serving 2 years active duty. Upon returning home he attended Hines Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Upon graduation he was hired by Volker & Company as a Sales Rep for Armstrong Floor covering and moved to Tacoma Washington where he resided for 53 years. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts with his sons.
Thomas Nash Wickliffe
Died:05/08/1971 Initiation Date:05/21/1966 Initiation Number:#0405 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
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Clay Brasher Wilson
Died:06/22/1998 Initiation Date:11/07/1976 Initiation Number:#0631 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
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