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Scott Smith, Zeta Theta 302

Scott Smith, ΖΘ 302, passed away last Friday afternoon June 4th in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. He had been battling cancer for several years. Scott was transported to Vanderbilt’s ER on Tuesday June 1st where he suffered cardiac arrest and was subsequently placed on life support. He was without oxygen for an extended time during resuscitation and suffered significant neurological damage as a result. When life support was removed Friday he passed away quietly and peacefully. As soon as I get the obituary, I will post it here. Our condolences to his family, friends, and Lambda Chi brothers.

Don Bellott, Zeta Theta 17

Dr. Donald Bellott, SR., DDS., a dentist for 56 years in Memphis, Tennessee, passed on to Heaven on Saturday, June 5th 2010. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 27th, 1926, to Arthur Lawrence, Sr. and Hazel Miller Bellott. He served in World War II in the Pacific theatre as a Naval corpsman on the island of Guam and, for a time, as an Ensign in the Naval reserve. Don attended Memphis State College where he was one of the Charter members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He received a Masters of Arts degree from Vanderbilt (Peabody College). He was a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry where he was the President of his dental school class and an instructor. Don married Dottie Warner on June 12th, 1954. They have two children. His daughter, Donna, is married to Dr. Buddy Flinn, and their children are Missy and Phillip. His son, Dr. Jody Bellott, is married to Sharon Lovington Bellott, and their children are Sarah, Millie, and Julia. He was predeceased by his baby grandson, Stephen Warner Flinn; his parents; and an older brother, Mel Bellott, Sr. He is survived by his eldest brother, Dr. Arthur L. Bellott, Jr. Dr. Bellott was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Don enjoyed life to the fullest, practicing dentistry in partnership with his son, Jody, until 2 weeks ago. On Tuesday, June 8th, there will be a 3:00 p.m. visitation in the Salmon Room at Second Presbyterian Church, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. at the Second Presbyterian Church Chapel. If you wish, Don would have been pleased to have memorials sent to The Gideon's International (Mid City Camp) here in Memphis or to the local Salvation Army. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000 www.familyfuneralmemphis.com

Published in The Commercial Appeal on June 7, 2010

Dr. Don Bellott
1926-2010

Bill Clay, Zeta Theta 274

WILLIAM CLAY William "Bill" Clay, 65, of Cordova, passed away at Methodist University Hospital on Monday, February 15, 2010. ...He was in the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Memphis State University where he graduated. Mr. Clay was retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as an Engineer with over forty years of service. He was also an avid golfer. Mr. Clay is survived by his wife of 29 years Susan Clay; two daughters, Meagan Gonzalez and her husband Raoul, and Caitlin Clay; aunt, Marguerite Welborn. The visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday, February 18, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, also at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930

Published in The Commercial Appeal 2/17/10

Edward B. Orio, Zeta Theta 233

Edward Bennett (Skip) Orio, 66, died August 17, surrounded by family and friends. The son of Harry and Edith Orio, he was raised in Lexington, TN. A lifelong Methodist, he served the church as MYF President and counselor at Lakeshore Camp. Ed graduated from the University of Memphis with BS and MA degrees and had completed all curriculums for his doctorate in Educational Administration. After serving as an administrator and teacher in Fayette County and Dean at Lausanne School, he dedicated his talent, his expertise and his heart to the University of Memphis, retiring in 2005.
His life’s greatest passion was Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity where he served all his adult life as a friend, mentor and true brother. In 2006, Ed received the Fraternity’s highest honor, the Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Merit.
Ed’s devotion to God and his love and compassion for his family and friends will be his eternal legacy. He is survived by his beloved sister, Beverly Brooks Romines; brother-in-law Steve Romines; nieces Tara, Jessica, Amanda and cherished cousins. Family burial will be in Lexington, TN. In the coming weeks, (date to be determined) a life celebration will be held in Memphis for his friends and a memorial service will be held at the 60^th Anniversary Celebration of the fraternity in October.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Edward B. Orio Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, 3605 Watauga Ave, Memphis, TN, 38111, or the Collierville Animal Shelter at 603 E. South St., Collierville, TN 38017.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 8/22/2009

Lambda Chi Alpha
Order of Merit
2006

Jim Stricker, Zeta Theta 1172

JAMES "Jim" STRICKER, 61, passed away May 7th, 2009. He was born in Salem, IL, on October 22, 1947, and joined the United States Marines in 1965. While he was stationed in Millington, he met Roberta, a native Memphian, and they married in 1971. They raised two sons, Billy and Alex, through sports, scouts and many school projects. Jim pursued his love of fishing, University of Memphis sports, barbeque and helping others. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster, a long time member of the Traffic Club of Memphis, a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and a Brother of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Jim brightened the day of everyone he was around with his genuine good will and happy spirit. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Clifton and Betty Lou Stricker. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Roberta; his sons, William James; Steven Alexander; his beloved grandson, William Kane Stricker; 3 siblings, Jerry, Jon, Nancy; an uncle, Bob Hampton; mother-in-law, Josephine Craig; brother-in-law, Herbert Evans; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Cottrell, Linda Howes and 12 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m., Sunday, and services will be at 2 pm, Monday, both at: Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown (901)775-0310

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 5/9/2009

Robert Pennington, Zeta Theta 353
	Robert Pennington passed away earlier this week Wednesday morning, May 6, 2009. During recent years Robert had been battling heart and lung issues related to chemotherapy taken years ago during a successful battle with lymphoma. He and Leigh have lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for many years. Every opportunity they had they loved to spend time at their beach house at Grand Isle, N.C. They have one daughter. Robert spent most of his occupational years with a regional bank in the area of bank property management.

Joe Morgan, Zeta Theta 39
Joseph Lee Morgan, 81 of Bartlett passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. He was a retired public accountant and controller for Nylon Net Company, a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict, was very active with his fraternity alumni Lambda Chi Alpha and was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. Mr. Morgan is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia E. “Jenny” Morgan; four children, Darrell Jorgenson, Fred, David and Bill Morgan; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until funeral service time at 2 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2008 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel with the interment to follow at Memphis Memory Gardens. The family has requested memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Cherokee Baptist Church. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel 901-725-0100.
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 6/8/2008.

Barry Williams, Zeta Theta 345

Brother Barry Williams passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2008 at 4:30 am at Methodist Germantown Hospital. He had been having cold symptoms for the past several days and entered the hospital yesterday with a diagnosis of pneumonia. This is all the information available at this time, except that there will be a gravesite service this Saturday at 1 pm at Elmwood Cemetery. Click here to read obituary. Barry's family requests that people make a donation to a charity of their choice in lieu of flowers as there will not be any viewing or wake. (Barry and Joyce's address is: 1826 Miller Farms Rd, Germantown, TN 38138.) ~ January 3, 2008