Chapter Invisible
In Memoriam to Brothers who have passed away and transitioned into a place, we refer to as the Chapter Invisible. “WHEN WE CROSS THE RIVER JORDAN, TO THAT FAR OFF GOLDEN SHORE, THERE WE WILL FIND THE RESTING PLACE FOR KAPPAS, A PLACE WE ALL CAN ADORE.”
THE HON. NELSON BLAKE AINSWORTH BASCOME, husband of Shirlene Bascome; son of the late Nelson Bascome Sr. and Gloria (Dickinson) Bascome, in his fifty third year, brother of Ruth-Thyra Bascome; father of Nelson Bascome III, Shirnae Bascome and Madison Thompson (Terry Lynn); grandfather to Nekoda Bascome (Cally Daniels); nephew of Randolph Dickinson (Sally), Sheila Swan, Rita Simmons.
Chapter of Initiation: Alpha Iota, Morgan State University
Initiation Date: 1977-12-01
CHARLES EDWARD JOYNES (affectionately known as Bubba) passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 29, 1957 to Gloria Joynes and Frederick Packwood in Evansville, Indiana. He spent his childhood in Bermuda, moving back to the United States as an adolescent. Charles was predeceased by his stepfather, Howard Joynes; his grandparents, Wakefield and Mildred Trott; and his aunt, Amy Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Joynes and their two children, Kree and Kruz; his two children Brandon (Sharkella) and Quinton Joynes from his union to their mother, Lisa Cooke; his eldest son Kevin from his union to his mother, Cynthia Smith; grandchildren Kayla, Brandon Jr. and Braxxon; his parents, Gloria Joynes and Frederick Packwood; six brothers and two sisters; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Chapter of Initiation: Zeta Kappa, University of Tennessee at Martin
Initiation Date: 1982-05-13
GREGORY WHITFIELD SWAN (SWANY, GIGI). Gregory, of Rocklands Rd, Warwick, was in his 64th year and he was the loving husband of Elsa Barros (fur baby Brody) and beloved son of Merle Brock Swan Williams and the late Carlyle Whitfield Swan. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Mary-Lynn Robinson (Joey), in-laws Antonio and Maria Ines Barros, sister in law Susan Trott (Denton), nephews and nieces Jenai Robinson (Ashley), Akira Robinson, Denton Trott, Helena Trott as well as special great niece and nephew Ava and Damian Robinson, in addition to other special family members and friends both near and far, too numerous to mention.
Chapter of Initiation: Greensboro (NC) Alumni
Initiation Date: 1983-12-04
CHARLES KINGSFORD DANIELS, beloved husband of Rhita Love Daniels; loving father of Christopher, Margaret, and Catherine Daniels; brother to Doris Williams and Sharon (David) Michael, and Robert (Danielle) Daniels, in his 67th year.
Chapter of Initiation: Gamma Epsilon, Tuskegee University
Initiation Date: 1976-12-04