Louis Procter:
CLASS OF 1964
Broad Street High SchoolClass of 1964
Greenwood, MS
Mississippi Valley State UniversityClass of 1968
Itta bena, MS
Saint Francis of Assisi SchoolClass of 1964
Greenwood, MS
Louis's Story
After completing four years at the Valley, graduating May 1968. Earning a BS Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. I Relocated to Chicago, IL June 1, 1968.
I married Carie B. Latimore (Procter) from Hunter High School, Drew, Mississippi June 12, 1967, my junior year of college. We have four children Kimberly Yvette, Carlos Twaine, Adrienne Udrell, and Bjorn Shannon. All of my childre are grown and gone. I have an empty nest. Just me and my spouse.
We have a total of fourteen Grandchildren.
I was employed by Independent Bank of Chicago(a black own and operated bank). This was my first employment after College. After a year of employment with the bank I was employed by Miester Brau Brewery of Chicago as their Cost Accountant until I was drafted into the US Army May 6, 1969.
I entered the armed service and spent two years on active duty with a one year tour in the Republic of Viet Nam. I acheived the rank of Sergeant E-5. Returning home on Februart 2, 1971, I joined the Illinois Army National Guard December 1, 1973. I was Promoted to Staff Sergeant E-6 and on October 24 1974 was appointed 2LT a Field Artillery officer. Prior to leaving the IL ARNG I attained the Rank of Captian and held two commands and sever...Expand for more
al Staff positions.
Seeing limited opportunities to progress and acheive my fullest potential I transferred to the United State Army Reserves, June 7, 1986.
During my tenture in the USAR I worked full time as a Department of Defense Civilian and a Member assigned to various units with the following position with greater responsibility: Budget Analysis for a Major Military Command, Assistant School Commandant (training Officers and Enlisted soldiers for the Active Component and USAR), Executive Officer (XO), 6th Bde (Professional Development), 84th Div(IT), Deputy Chief of Staff Operation, 84th Div(IT).
During my many assignments I acheived the rank of LTC(05). I retired from my civilian and military position December 1, 2001 after thirty-two years of military service.
After retiring with light years ahead of me I start my own successful Mortgage business. I revitalized my Accounting and Income tax services designed with the small business man in mind to complement my mortgage business. Both are during well.
My Father's sunset was in Jul 1996 and my mother's sunset was May 2004.
This all for now I will update as time and events changes.
Much love and respect for ALL you Delvians
LOUIS JOSEPH PROCTER
Class of 1968
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