Sigma Chi - Auburn University

Gamma Sigma Alumni of Sigma Chi, Inc. P.O. Box 2367 Auburn, AL 36831-2367 Address Service Requested THE AUBURN SIG Chapter Eternal Richard Lee Wright '52 entered Chapter Eternal on November 30, 2020, at the age of 89. As a Navy ROTC student, Dick was commissioned as an ensign and served as an engineering officer aboard the destroyer, USS Loerg. He then attended pilot training, earning his wings in 1954, beginning his flying career as a fleet pilot and test pilot. In his 23- year Naval career, Dick made over 500 aircra carrier landings, piloted over 38 different types of aircra, was a runner-up in the Gemini astronaut selection, and was selected as a Fellow (second-highest level of recognition) by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Aer his retirement from the Navy, Dick held several test flying jobs, working with Cessna, Flight Systems, BAE Systems, and then with the Navy again until his second retirement in 1993. He loved airplanes and frequently marveled at the fact that he got paid to do something he was so passionate about. Jerry Oakes '57 entered Chapter Eternal on July 3, 2020, at age 86. Upon graduation he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and served two years with the 17th Engineering Battalion, Second Armored Division. In 1961, during the Berlin Crisis, he returned to duty with the 926th Construction Battalion, retiring in 1965. Jerry enjoyed a lengthy career in architecture, time with his family, and exploring his passion for genealogy. Organization and vision were traits that permeated anything Jerry undertook. Alumni News Herb H. Reed Jr. '58 remembers bringing sweetheart candidates to the chapter house, especially since one of them became the sweetheart in 1955 and later his wife in 1958. G. Porter Block Jr. '63 retired as a lawyer with Harrison Sale LLC in 2019. He lives in Mobile with his wife, Shirley. Email: pbrock2013@ yahoo.com Hall B. Bryant Jr. '66 is the owner and president of Bryant Capital. He and his wife, Susan, live in Huntsville. Email: seblala@aol.com Mike Duggan '66 saw Sigma Chi as his home away from home thanks to the brotherhood and lifelong friends he made as an active member. Email: mikelduggan @bellsouth.net Tommy Miller Jr. '66 loved living at 737 W. Magnolia with his fraternity brothers. He misses the house staff, luaus in the spring, and football parties on the weekends. Email: tmiller1228@ comcast.net C. Burton Hewitt III '69 misses the house parties, formals, and luaus. He is grateful for the brotherhood and friendships he gained from Sigma Chi. Email: burton.hewitt@gmail.com Bill Alexander '70 remains connected to Gamma Sigma Chapter through yearly trips to Auburn. Email: thrillalex@intrepid.us.com E. Dow Carder Jr. '72 fondly remembers being involved in fraternity activities and philanthropy during his time with Sigma Chi. Email: d.carder@doss-electric.com Mamal Motahari '80 was proud of Gamma Sigma Chapter's diversity, and how the brothers honored Sigma Chi's values. He misses singing in the hallways with his brothers on late nights. Email: mmotahari@charter.net Dean Jackins '90 still sees several of his fraternity brothers, who became his lifelong friends, on a regular basis. Email: deanjackins@ gmail.com John Slade McElroy II '03 remembers breaking into the kitchen during early and late hours to cook for the brothers. He misses the band parties. Email: john_slade027@yahoo.com Spotlight Search for Sigma Chi Leaders in Action G amma Sigma needs your help spotlighting brothers in future issues of the Auburn Sig. Do you know a brother who's making a difference in the world or in his community? Are you one of them? We want to hear from you! Tell us stories about healthcare heroes, men handling crisis management, brothers who are involved with nonprofit or volunteer organizations that are community lifelines— any brothers with purpose whom we should feature in a future Auburn Sigma Chi publication. Let's shine some light on our wonderful brothers. Please send submissions to chammond@ penningtonco.com. ank you for staying connected with Auburn Sigma Chi. We appreciate your support and encourage you to reach out to your brothers to catch up and check in.

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