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3 | SIGMA CHI Alumni News Tom Watson '56 retired in 1999 and moved to New Bern, N.C., where he played trombone and worked in publicity for the community band as well as wrote for Taberna Tribune. In 2022, Tom moved to the Army Residence Community in San Antonio, Texas, where he writes for the community newsletter, e Eagle. Email: tomandelleng8r@gmail.com R. Keene Kohrt '58 is retired and stays involved in local events in Wrangell, Alaska. Keene has served as chairman of Ducks Unlimited for 34 years and chairman of his church for 40 years. He loves hunting moose and fish (king salmon) as well as canoeing in Canada and Alaska. Email: cfayeko@gci.net W. Sam Deloach Jr. '59 is a retired real estate broker and appraiser. He has been married for 67 years and is enjoying life as a grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of seven. Sam has traveled through all 50 states and all seven continents. He lives in Houston, Texas, and has volunteered in scouting, rotary, and his church. Email: jodeloach10@hotmail.com Ned B. Lovell '59 is happy retired and living in Salem, S.C. "I will always be proud of my affiliation with Sigma Chi!" Email: nbl55@yahoo.com W. Ted Mealor Jr. '62, Order of Constantine, has retired twice: first as a university professor, college dean, and vice provost, and second as pastor of two Presbyterian (USA) churches— one in Arkansas and one in Tennessee. He lives in Memphis, Tenn., and currently fills pulpits on invitation. Email: wt.mealor@aol.com James A. Lawrence '63 is a retired orthodontist living in Columbus, Ga. Son Mark (also a Sigma Chi) is a local pediatric dentist. Email: jamesalawrence@mindspring.com Paul L. Bailey '68 retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel and later as a school guidance counselor. He now lives in Palm Coast, Fla., where he manages a few properties and enjoys traveling. Paul's son, James '03, is a Gamma eta brother as well. Email: paulbailey7@msn.com David L. Holbrook '70 and his wife, Sarah, have moved to Chapel Hill, N.C. ey have four adult children and seven grandchildren who keep them active. David recently retired from 48 years of practicing trial law in Orlando, Fla. "Hoping to see the Holy Land soon." Email: dholbrooklaw@aol.com Bob H. Buck '75 retired 10 years ago and spends his time golfing, fishing, RVing, and visiting his grandchildren in Tennessee and Alaska. He lives in Sugar Land, Texas, and volunteers weekly with church maintenance as well as assisting neighbors with projects. Email: rhb906@comcast.net Gordon H. Fair Jr. '78 finished writing his novel, Lethal Light, during the pandemic. He lives in Belmont, N.C. Email: gordon.h.fair@gmail.com Michael J. Braddy '83 recently retired aer 31 years with e Home Depot. He lives in Maryville, Tenn., with his wife of 38 years, Sharon. ey are cruising the world on Holland America cruise lines. Next stops: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii. Email: fishforlife1@yahoo.com T. Mills Fleming '86 shares that his older brother, Lucas '84, was a Gamma eta. Lucas was consul in 1984, and Mills was consul in 1986. Mills lives in Savannah, Ga. Email: mfleming@huntermaclean.com Michael B. Greiner '91 has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch since 1999. He lives in Ocala, Fla., and is married with four adult children. Email: gtrbuckmaster@yahoo.com J. David Torbert '91 is a partner at the Orlando- based architecture and interior design firm SchenkelShultz. David and his colleagues are passionate about making connections and inspiring the Florida community through impactful design. Recent notable projects include the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation headquarters in Winter Park, the new Geneva School K-12 campus in Casselberry, and UF's new public safety building. David lives in Orlando, Fla. Email: jdt1219@gmail.com Scott A. Butler '97 shares that his oldest son, Robert, is entering his sophomore year at UF; he did not try recruitment as a freshman, but he might this year! Scott lives in North Palm Beach, Fla. Email: sbutler@butlerconstructionusa.com Chase B. Terrell '04 is in active recovery from his addiction struggles since leaving UF. "It's been a long road of ups and downs, and I lost contact with a lot of my brothers." Chase is sober and happily getting his life back on track! He lives in Orlando, Fla. Email: chasebterrell@yahoo.com (More Alumni News on page 4) Chapter Eternal "e White Cross of Sigma Chi has gained new luster by my life. All honor to his name." Robert G. Terrell Jr. '58 entered Chapter Eternal on February 14, 2023, peacefully at home at the age of 86. Frank P. Saier '68 entered Chapter Eternal on April 26, 2023. Frank was a member of the house corporation for over 40 years and was instrumental in launching the new capital campaign. Frank attended college on a basketball and track scholarship and was the first high jumper to clear seven feet in the SEC; he is also in the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame. Aer college, Frank practiced real estate and business law in Gainesville, Fla., for over 50 years. Curtis T. Jones '69 entered Chapter Eternal on May 29, 2023. Curtis was a long-time house corporation board member and will be remembered fondly for his brotherhood and service. Vrett H. Karas '99 entered Chapter Eternal on May 22, 2023, following a diagnosis of liver disease. Vrett proudly served our country in the U.S. Army as a liason officer for the past 15 years. "It's been a tough go, but I'm very gratified that our volunteer brothers have done a good job of getting through this whole process," he shared. "We have exceeded the minimum recommended goal of the feasibility study, which is very positive, but this is a big project. We need to go beyond $2.4 million to make it work. I know our brotherhood can rise to the challenge." As George looks back at his college years, he recalls going through recruitment without a house and attending events outside of the construction area. He moved into the new house in 1965 and remembers how it helped to continue the quality of the men attracted to the fraternity and the academic and leadership performance of the brothers. Now, 58 years later, the house needs to be replaced. "I want brothers today, and in the next 60 years, to have the advantages I had," he said. "I think if they have a first-class facility, they will continue leadership and success over the next generation." George is excited about all the house will offer with its beautiful collegiate Gothic style design and modern technology. He reminds his brothers that this cannot be achieved until they raise $4 million, but he has faith it can happen. You can connect with George at george.stuart@att.net to hear more about why he supports the campaign—and why you should too. Continuing the Success of Gamma Theta (Continued from page 1)

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