Charles J. Brown is a community and military leader who served in the Vietnam War. Brown’s bravery in Vietnam earned him numerous medals and a feature in the History Channel’s documentary Vietnam in HD. Brown has been actively involved in several organizations including the Hattiesburg Convention Commission, EUROHA, the African American Military History Museum Committee and others.
Clarence Edward Roy was a well-known and long-time leader in the Hattiesburg Public School District, especially at Eureka School. In addition to serving as Principal, he was also simultaneously the coach of several school sports teams and the band leader.