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Alumni News

Alumni and families at Homecoming 2016.

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Roy L. Checketts ’69 35 Annual Golf
Pam and I spend our time with our children and
grandchildren scuba diving all over the world. Tournament
Branch R. Fleming ’49 (“The Tachi Classic”) Past Tachi winners include (L-R) Theo Mann
After 50 years in Huntsville, AL, I’m now ’72, Gary Johnson ’76, Barry Merrell ’73, and
living with my daughter, Rhonda Lamb, in This year’s event 2016 winner Greg Billups ’96 – he’s the one
Jeffersonville, IN. took place on August with the jacket on!
13, 2016, at Bradshaw
Lawrence E. Murray ’75 Farms Golf Course. The Second place had a tie between two former winners,
Retired from Olin in 2013 after 37-plus years Tachi was favored with Pete John ’85 and David Mann ’04, shooting 80.
working part time as an industry consultant, great weather and a big The tie-breaker went to Pete.
but mostly enjoying retirement. turnout of 28 Theta Chis. The event raised almost $5,000 for maintenance
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The 19 hole was in fine of the house. Our lead sponsor once again was
Kirk L. Scruggs ’68 form as we tallied up the Steve Urvan ’89 and gunbroker.com. Additional
For those who had not heard, my wife of 40 scores. The red jacket sponsors included Chip Ossman ’76, Jim Licata
years, Margi Scruggs, died in 2008 of cancer. went to Greg Billups ’96 ’89, Kevin Murray ’90, Vern Hill ’81, Janice
She was well known amongst my pledge class. Brother Jeff Jenkins with a 79 playing from Wittschiebe, Don Weaver ’81, and all 30 of the
’85 trying to straighten the white tees and rules. golfers. Thanks a ton to all!
out his swing!

Remembering Mace H. Phillips Jr. ’53

It is always with great sadness Mace was a member of the Open Hands Project in and friends. For his 80th birthday, the family put
that we share the news of the Atlanta, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. He together “80 reasons why to love Mace” and had
passing of a fellow Alpha Nu. was a United States Army Veteran, having served in it framed for him to show their love for a man who
As we remember each alumni the Korean War, and he was of the Methodist faith. loved them so much. Mace, you may be departed,
brother by including his name He retired from Automatic Sprinkler Corporation but you will never be forgotten.
in the newsletter, it is always of America in 1992 with 40 years of service. Family
touching when Alpha Nu is was very important to Mace, and in 1979 he started Chapter
remembered as well. Mace H. the Phillips Family Reunion, which still takes place
Phillips Jr. ’53 was not only a each year. Mace was the patriarch of the family, and Eternal
very involved member of the chapter, but he was very even though he had no children of his own he looked
active in his community. He was a generous man and at his nieces and nephews as his own children,
we are proud to share that he chose to leave a legacy grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved We are saddened to learn of the passing of our
by a bequest to our chapter in his will. Mace passed his family, his work, traveling, and he was known Theta Chi brothers. Our sympathies to their family
and friends:
away Sunday, December 27, 2015, at the age of 86. to be generous to many social organizations, family,
Hugo L. Maddux ’34
LEAVE A LEGACY Noel H. Ethridge ’48
Consider a lasting gift that will support Theta Chi long after you are gone. By including Alpha Nu
in your estate plans you ensure the long-term health and success of our fraternity. Most common
ways to include Alpha Nu are through your will or life insurance. Consult a lawyer or your agent for
assistance.
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