| World Mourns Dr. Ronald Walters, Historian, Author, Trustee of Frederick Douglass Historical Association, Internationally Renowned Scholar |
Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Ronald W. Walters (WASHINGTON) --- Funeral services for Dr. Ronald W. Walters, the legendary civil rights activist, political strategist and distinguished scholar, who passed away on Friday, September 10 at the age of 72, will take place in Washington, D.C. Sunday, September 19, Memorial Service Howard University, Crampton Auditorium3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Public viewing 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Memorial Service Monday, September 20, Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Shiloh Baptist Church1500 9th Street, NW10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Public Viewing11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service Burial Service Gates of Heaven Cemetery13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver spring, MD, Immediately following funeral services.
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| Dr. Ronald Waters, FDIV Photo |
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| PROFILE
- Professor, The Department of Government & Politics
University of Maryland
- Ph.D., American University, 1971
- M.A., American University, 1966
- B.A., Fisk University, 1963
- Columnist for Washington Informer, Afro American & Other Newspapers
- Leading Expert on African American History
| FDMHA Trustees Reflect on Passing of Dr. Walters
Vivian L. Smith, VP, Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, reports that "this morning, at the Black Family Reunion, Rev. Al Sharpton announced the passing of Dr. Ronald Walters during the evening of September 10, 2010. Dr. Waters was a long standing Trustee of the Frederick Douglass Memorial & Historical Association (FDMHA). Dr. Walters served as a Trustee with FDMHA working in any capacity that we asked of him and I am sure that our President will express the sympathy of the Trustees to the family. Be blessed and keep the family in prayer."
Upon learning of Dr. Walters' demise, Donald Scoggins, fellow FDMHA Board member, reminisced "What a shock! Despite our differing political views Dr. Walters frequently offered examples how Black Republicans could make themselves more acceptable within our community. And, of course he always suggested ways representative of Frederick Douglass' great wisdom. "
This information will be expanded with additional information and photos. It will be further updated when memorial arrangements are announced
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