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* "Children...Honor your father and mother...that it may be well with you." Ephesians 6:1-3 The Indian Honor Association of Robeson County Honors These Indian Elders: j r PURPOSE: The purposes for the organization are as follows: to promote honor and respect for Indian elders by their families and communities by recognizing the elders for their family's full participation in the electoral process of Robeson County in all primary and general elections and to encourage eligible Indian people and - the public at large without regard to race, creed, sex; or national orfg1h fo~register and vote in all elections i : In Remembrance Of... t,:\. .. ' Hobby Cttohiti Bobby was a person who had an outstanding character. 1 think this was due to his being the son of "Miss Macy Chavis, a true Saint of God. Bobby was a man of compassion~a poor people problem solver Bobby was like a poor people welcome wagon. He was a strong advocate for the needs of poor people. He made it hts business to know where and who provided services of relief. He had an unusual talent to deal with agencies to bring about the necessary results. Bobby always insisted that agencies respond positively to the needs of Indian people. When you were down and out. he became known as the person to call or see, because he would bring to a hall the agency running around. He knew how tobringclosure to varied problems facing Indian people. Bobby also had courage. Bobby was there when Indian people had trouble with the Highway Patrol and the Criminal Justice System James B.(Chavis) cut deals on the goll course. Bobby cut deals o\ cr a cup of coffee. The Governor appointed him to sc.rve.on a task force that led to positive solutions."Better trcjilnicnt by the highway patrol and the hiring and promotion of Indians. His involvement in two tense situations?the death of Julian Piece and the takeover of the Robesonian by Eddie Hatcher When Indian people rose up in tense protest and said enough is enough The Governor wanted a person w ho could get his message to the Indian people. He chose BobBy Chav is. Thru this, involvement, this led to the creation by the General Assembly ofa Superior Court Judgeship When vvc had none, the creation ofa human relations commission A conflict revolution center and a public defender Bobby was communicator, he had the ability to converse effectively with people of all lev els- for poor people vv ho were icfl out of the system to thc-Gov crnor and his staff who ran the affairs of the state Yon know exactly where Bobby stood on the issues Bobby loved a challenge. When thestate purchased the land for the Cultural Center, the first thing to happen was the dam giv ing away Bobby worked around the clock to prevent fldbding for people dow n stream and sav e the fish in Ihc hke Strike at the Wind When a slate inspector threatened to close "Strike ill the Wind" by condemning the electrical system, the light towers, and unsafe seats. Bobby ( served as the clerk of works for the shite and ov crsaw the completion of a new electrical system, new light lowers and new seals ! Trusl-lOyalty-dcpcndabilily. How many -of you can say that you have someone you trust completely, could turn to that would never fail you'* I had. and thiit person was Bobby Chavis-my colleague, my friend, my Hero. A giant among men! Rev. W urtI Clark, Jr. Rev. WardCliirk Jr.. 69. of Route 4, Maxton. NCdicd Salurday. June 7. 1997 in Moore Regional Hospital in Southern Pines. NC. He was ihc son of the late Mr Ward Clark. Sr and Mrs Marv Nanc\ Harris Clark of Maxton. NC. . Rev. Clark served as Bishop of Ihc Lumber River Conference of Ihc Holiness Methodist Church from I974-I9XI and I9XO-I987 Hcpastorcdat NcwrProspcct. Hopewell. New Bethel and Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Churches Rev . Clark served on many Bostrds within the county such as: l.umbcc Guaranty Bank in Pembroke NC. I umbcc Regronal Development Association in Pembroke NC. First Scotland Bank in Maxton. N(' and laimbcc River Electric 'Membership Corporation in Red Springs. NC Rev Clark was a successful businessman until his death He was a school teacher for a period of Iwclv c years I le enjoyed being w ill) his many friends, his special hobby was fishing. He was a supporter of the New Prospect Holiness Methodist Church Rev Clark is survived by hiswilcMrs IliaMac Jones Clark of Ihc home, three daughters. Mrs. Gcnctle Clark L.ocklenr of Red Springs. NC. Mrs Carol Jean Clark Emanuel and Mrs Ruby Clark Dial both of Maxton. NC; three sons. Mr. Tolbcrt Ray Clark of Laiirinburg. NC Mr Ronald Eugene Clark and Mr. Dcllon Ray Clark, both of Ma vIon.NC one sister. Mrs Annie Clark Jones of Maxton. NC; fifteen grandchildren two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren ' The Indian Honor Association respectfully remembers these Indian elders for their outstanding contribution to their communities and to their people. They are remembered for setting an example of leadership and dedication to the improvement of the lives of Indian people. They demonstrated the strength that lies within the extended family of Indian people by faithfully exercising their right to vote and encouraging others to do likewise. ... Mr. Winford Mike ("Mack") Locklear Mr. Winford Mike (Mack) Locklcar. 78. of Fairmont. NC died at St. Eugene Hospital in Dillon, SC after a sudden illness. He was the son of the llalc Wyatt and Edith Locklcar. ? Mr. Locklcar was a farmer. ? Left to cherish precious memories arc: his wife. Mrs. Bculah Brooks Locklear of the home; seven sons, Winford Locklear Jr., Jerry Locklcar. Charlie Locklcar, Robert Locklear, James Locklcar. Lee Locklcar and Billy Locklear, all of Fairmont, NC, three daughters, Cathy Hammonds of Lumberton, NC; Shirley Mac Locklear of Fairmont, NC; and Maiv Margaret Oxendinc of Fairmont, NC; two sisters, Mossic Locklcar of Pembroke. NC. and Lucratc Locklcar of Maxton; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Ms. Betty "Jo Jo" Hunt Ms.. Betty "Jo Jo" Hunt was bom the daughter of Alton and Eva Jones Hunt on March 12,1950 and departed this earthly life on December 30,1996. Her parents instilled pride in their American Indian heritage and taught her to value education as a means of rising above the indignation and prejudice that surround Native peoples. Jo Jo attended public schools in Robeson county and graduated Valedictorian of the 1967 class of Pembroke High School. In 1970 she graduated cum laude from Pembroke State University with a B S degree in English and mathematics. Following undergraduate studies, she enrolled in Duke University's School of Law and received her Juris Doctor degree in 1973. After being admitted to the North Carolina Bar in August 1973, Jo Jo accepted employed as a staff assistant and assistant counsel with the Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in Washington. D.C. This initial employment was the beginning of an outstanding career of advocacy and service for American Indiansand Alaskan Natives in the nation's capital of Washington. D.C.? She served as a consultant for the American Indian Policy Review Commission where shcchairedthcTask Force on Terminated andNonfcdcrally Recognized Indians; Executive Director of the Coalition of Eastern Native Americans. Inc.; Staff Associate for coordination and preparation of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration and the Indian Criminal Justice Program in the Public in the Public Administration Service; Staff Attorney for the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs; Attorney Advisor (General) for-the Office-of Hearings and Appeals in the Social Security Administration; Executive Director of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education; Consultant and Volunteer for the National American Indian Council, and Health Insurance Specialist in the Division of Legislation and Regulations of the Indian Health Service, and Health Insurance Specialist for American Indian and Alaskan Natives in the Office of the Bureau Director of the Medicaid Bureau and Office of Beneficiary Services for the Health care Financing Administration. From 1982-88 Jo Jo served as Attorney-Advisor (General) for the Office of Hearings and Appeals in the Social Security Administration in Santa Ana. CA and was general partner in the Holland Chiropractic Clinic in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Sincerity, dedication, compassion, sensitivity, prcscrvcrance. and passionate advocacy for American Indians and Alaskan Native drove Jo Jo Hunt's life's work and service. The life she lived and modeled and the service she gave to humanity touched many in whose hearts and minds she will forever be remembered Like her father. Jo Jo "left the world far belter than she found it." Mr. Joe Chavis I . Mr. Joe Chavis Sr., 81, was born to Mr. Dannie and Mrs. Aarrcc Chavis I on June 23, 1913 So departed this life February 6, 1997 at his home.' Mr. I Chavis was preceded in death by one son, Mr. Dcllon Ray Chavis. He leaves to cherish lys memories, his wife of sixty years, Mrs. Alice I Chavis of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Mergie Strickland of Pembroke; four I sons, Mr. JoV^Chavis Jr. of Wakulla, Mr. Elmer Ray Chavis, Mr. Donnic I Dee Chavis and Mr. Roy Lee Chavis, all of Pembroke, three sisters, Mrs. I Minnie P. Bullard, Mrs. Paree C. Jacobs, both of Maxton, and Mrs. Viler J. I ChavisofRed Springs, twobrothcrs, Mr. Zack Chavis and Mr. WadcChavis I both of Wakulla, eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Salty A. Hunt Mrs. Sally Amanda Hunt, 68. died in Woodhaven Nursing Home. The funeral was conducted at West End Baptist Church by the Revs. Millard Maynard, Rickey Locklear and Welton Lowry. Burial was in Lumbcc Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hunt is survived by her husband, Welbcrt Hunt of the homc^i daughter, Shirlean Bullard of Lumbcrton; two sons, Michael Hunt of Lumbcrton and Anthony C. Hunt of Hope Mills; three sisters. Elaine White of Pembroke, Joyce MaynorofLumberton and Mary Miller of Red Springs; three brothers, James F. Hunt of Lumbcrton, Earl HuntofBcnncltsvillc, SC. and Ertlc Hunt of Red Springs; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Grady G. Oxendine Mr. Grady G. Oxendine. 71 of Pembroke was born January 9, 1926 and departed this life on Thursday. January 9, 1997, after a short illness. He was the son of the late Lockcy and Nancy Oxendine of the Union Chapel Community. He was also the husband of Lettie Harris Oxendine. They were married June 7.1946 and to the union was born Donna Oxendine Locklear of Pembroke and David Oxendine of Raleigh, NC. He was the grandfather of Nicole C. Locklear, Clyde B. Locklear and LaDonna Locklear, Other survivors include Clyde Locklear, son-in-law and six brothers; John Hugh Oxendine (now deceased); Russell Oxendine; Rev. Grover Oxendine; Roy Oxendine; Rev. Alonzo Oxendine; and Henry W. Oxendine. He was preceded in death by Roosevelt Oxendine and Vcola O. Locklear He served in thcUnitcd States Navy During World War II and immediately returned lo purse a career in education He received his education from Union Chapel School. Pembroke High School, Pembroke Slate University and Appalachian State University with BS and MA Degrees Mr. Oxcndinc's "life" of education last 36 years and he touched the lives of many children. He retired in 1$84. Upon his retirement, hisdcsireforcducalingchildren was still there, He continued this pursuit by working with Pembroke State University to supervise student teachers. He was a trustee at Pembroke Stale University He was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. He served in the position of Sunday school superintendent. Sunday school teacher and was at the time of death assistant Sunday school teacher. Grady G. Oxendine was a teacher, a principal, a mentor and a supervisor to students and teachers of Robeson and surrounding counties. He was a husband, a daddy and granddaddy to his family. He was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed fishing and farming. But most of all. he was a Christian who loved his neighbors, family and Prospect Methodist Church. He was a loving servant of God He will be missed by the family, relatives and friends. \ He served as treasurer for the Indian Honor Association of Robeson County. Ipc Mrs. Ola t.ee Hums Mrs Ola Lcc Burns, 60. of Deep Branch Road, departed this life on Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. NC following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Warren E. Sampson and Cattic H. Sampson. Mrs. Burns was born in Robeson County March 22. 1936. Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband. Rufus Burns, of the home; one son: Rufus Lynn Burns of Pembroke, a step-son, Phillip Locklcar of Fairmont , three daughters: Wanda Burns-Ramsey of Raleigh; Sharon Kay Deese of Pembroke; and Karen Burns Privcttc of Zebu Ion. She is also survived by two brothers: Edmond Braccy Sampson of Pembroke and Eugene Sampson of Lumbcrton; three sisters: Mary C. Locklcar of Pembroke; Marie S. Locklcar and Audrey L. Chavis. both of Lumbcrton; and by sixteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Mrs Burns was preceded in death by a sister. Rosic Lcc Locklcar, by four brothers: Alfred H. Sampson. Ellis Sampson, Harvey Sampson and Curlcy Sampson; by a granddaughter: Jessica Lee Ramsey, and bj? a niece Barbara Burns Cummings. , MrZiyiuTt&mrn* " "
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