Ronald R. Young, 28th Grand Polemarch (Nov 13, 1948 - Jan 15, 2014)

Ronald R. Young, a resident of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15th at his home. He was a native of Chester, SC and a beloved son of the late John W. Young and the living Alberta “Peaches” Young.

Ron accomplished greatness in many aspects of his life both professionally and personally. He rose in the corporate ranks at Agway, Inc. and most recently served as Vice President for Public and Governmental Affairs at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. But equally important in his life was his dedication to community service, which he exhibited through his leadership roles on boards for the United Way of Central New York, Central New York Community Foundation, and Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Ron is probably best known for his longtime membership and commitment to his fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., where he served in many leadership roles, rising to International Grand Polemarch (President). In 2011, he was the centennial recipient of the Fraternity’s highest honor, The Laurel Wreath. 

Ron will be remembered as a fun loving, compassionate, generous community leader, an avid golfer & sports enthusiast. He was passionate about his family, friends, fraternity and his dogs. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Jacqueline M. Jackson-Young and three daughters Jenelle R. Pope of California (Che’), Nicole C. Collier of Maryland (Brent), and Whitney M. Young of 00Georgia. He is also survived by his mother, Alberta “Peaches” Young of Syracuse and brother, John A. Young (Tonette) of Syracuse, and three grandchildren, Kaya & Ethan Pope and Davis Collier. 

Viewing will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St, Syracuse, NY on Friday, January 24 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 12noon at Bethany Baptist Church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Ronald R. Young Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank location. 
Please feel free to send a message or share a memory on Ron’s tribute page atwww.palmermemorialchapel.com.

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Congratulations Brother Colin Kaepernick!!!

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Happy Birthday Founder Marcus Peter Blakemore!!!

Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore
January 3, 1889 - October 9,  1959

Founder Marcus Peter Blakemore, affectionately known as “Blakie”, a man of deep religious convictions and quiet confidence, contributed greatly to education, his community, his church, hospitals and his Fraternity, was born in Franklin, Indiana on January 3, 1889 and was the eldest of four children.

Blakemore moved with his family to Anderson, Indiana where he attended public schools and graduated from high school in 1909. He entered Indiana University the following year. After leaving Indiana University, he organized the Electric Engineering Company, which he operated until he enlisted with the U.S. Army in World War I. He later entered the Dental School of the University of Pittsburgh, from which he graduated with the DDS degree in 1923. In 1949, Blakemore became the first Black to receive the MS degree in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School.

Blakemore was a member of national and local Dental Societies and a staunch member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, having served as a trustee and a clarinet soloist.

He was one of the two Founders who pawned his watch to help raise the Fraternity’s incorporation fee. Founder Blakemore was one of the first three freshmen initiates of Kappa Alpha Nu. He wired the first Fraternity house for electricity, the first Negro home ever wired for electricity in Bloomington. He was a charter member of the Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter and was instrumental in the establishment of the Beta Epsilon Chapter.

Founder Blakemore maintained his practice of dentistry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for 35 years until his death, October 9, 1959.

METRO FOUNDERS DAY CEREMONY AND CHICAGO (IL) ALUMNI CHAPTER LOVING CUP CEREMONY

January 5, 2014 Brothers, Here is the information for the Metro Founders Day Ceremony at Founder Irvin's grave site and for the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Loving Cup Ceremony. We look forward to seeing  all of you there to celebrate our continual and outstanding achievement in service of the Fraternity  as we pay our respects to the Founders who we uphold dear to our hearts. Without their efforts,  dreams, and sacrifices Kappa Alpha Psi would not be where it is today uniting college men of  culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity and encouraging honorable achievement in  every field of human endeavor.  All Brothers are welcome to attend each ceremony.   Founders Day Ceremony at Founder Irvin's Grave Site Time: 2:00 pm Burr Oak Cemetery 4400 W. 127th Street Alsip, IL 60803 (773) 233-5676 Get Directions Please contact Brother Glenn Harris for questions and/or additional information at: (708) 258-1792 or by email at: glennharris323@yahoo.com  Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Loving Cup Ceremony Time: 3:00 pm Link Unlimited 2221 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-5465 Get Directions Please contact Brother Yaw Ofosu for questions and/or additional information at: (773) 575-1330 or by email at: svp@chicagoalumni1919.org Yours in the Bond, Brother Eric J. Lindsay Polemarch, Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter The Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter, the FIRST alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Chartered April 17, 1919 "The First,  Foremost, The Standard"

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