Obituaries

Helen T. McKune, CGC ’88

Charleston educator, administrator and minister, Reverend Helen Lee Thomas McKune, the first African-American woman to be appointed to serve as a minister in the United Methodist Church, entered into eternal rest March 19. She was 78. A teacher and an administrator in Charleston County School District from which she eventually […]

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George A. Hazel, ’66

George A. Hazel, of Stanford, N.Y., died on Monday 06 April 2020, at the age of 77. Born in New York City on 31 March 1943, I was the second of four sons of the late Albert E. and Louise Keough Hazel, members of the “greatest” generation. On 1 August […]

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Raeburn C. Munson, ’71

Raeburn Cromwell Munson, of Islip, NY passed away on April 5, 2020 at the age of 71 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease after a twenty year battle with the disease. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Flamman). Loving father of Pamela Munson Hurwitz (Adam) and Paige Munson. Cherished grandfather of […]

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Herbert Berkowitz, ’51

Herbert Berkowitz, of Jackson, N.J., died March 19. He was born May 2, 1929 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Arthur Berkowitz and Eve Palmer Berkowitz. Herb graduated Linden High School then college at The Citadel. He is an Army Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. Herbert (Herb) married his […]

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James L. Huntley, ’57

James Luther Huntley, 84, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on April 1, 2020. Born on August 28, 1935 in Gold Hill, NC to R.E. and Elizabeth Huntley, he grew up in Concord, NC. Jim is a 1957 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and upon graduation […]

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Richard D. Seastrunk, CGC ’75

On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Richard David Seastrunk, 80, entered eternal rest at his home in Summerville, SC. The son of the late T. A. and Mary Sue Price Seastrunk, he was born in Columbia, SC in May of 1939. Richard graduated from Summerville High School and Newberry College. He […]

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Judith S. Brasel, CGC ’77

Judith Still Brasel “Judy,” 73, of Aiken, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 after an extended battle with frontotemporal dementia. She was a loyal wife, daughter, sister and mother, a revered southern cook, a gracious hostess, an excellent Shag dancer, and the epitome of a southern belle. She leaves behind […]

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Joel M. Archer, ’64

Joel M. Archer class of 1964 died on 02/20/2020. He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 20,1942. To Clifford and Ruth Archer. Joel moved to California soon after his time at the Citadel but remained in contact with his friends. He married in 2002 and had no children. He […]

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David K. (Robby) Robson, Jr., ’65

David K. “Robby” Robson, Jr., 76, of Fleming Island, Fla., passed away suddenly Monday, February 17, 2020 in Palatka. Robby was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a resident of Fleming Island for nearly 30 years after his career in the U. S. Air Force sent Robby to numerous air […]

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Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr., ’48

Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr., prominent surgeon in the Piedmont and recognized throughout the South Carolina medical community, local civic leader and farmer, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully March 30th , 2020. Stanley was born December 11th, 1926 to Dr. Stanley, Sr. and Mary Baker, of Greenwood. He attended Greenwood […]

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Sheryl S. Bailey, CGC ’93

Sheryl S. Bailey, of Summerville, died March 13. She is survived by two daughters, Raven Bailey of North Charleston, SC and Rachel Ambroise of Summerville, SC. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Ed Wenz, of Charleston, SC; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Robben Daw, […]

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Rankin R. (Ray) Rossell III, ’67

Rankin Ray Rossell III, 74, of Montgomery, Ala., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. Ray was born on November 10, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Rankin Ray Rossell Jr.; mother, Ann Speight Worthington; and stepfather, James W. Worthington. He […]

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Richard J. Keller, ’59

Richard Joseph Keller, 82, of Sarasota, Florida, was born on March 28, 1937 and passed away on August 12, 2019. Joe is survived by his 5 children, Mary, Joseph, Catherine, Patricia, and Maureen; his 4 grandchildren, Annie, Joseph, Lexi, and Maddie; and close friend Mary Lou Odom. He was Vice […]

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Henry J. Brabham IV, ’50

Henry J. Brabham IV of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was the founder and owner of Brabham Petroleum Company, operated numerous Lancer Marts and three truck stops in the Roanoke Valley, and was the founder and longtime owner of the Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton. […]

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Earl R. (Bob) French, Jr. ’68

Earl Robert (Bob) French Jr., 73, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on March 26 after a long, tedious journey with Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to the late Earl Robert French Sr. and Gertrude French (nee Stewart). Bob grew up in Duxbury, MA. He moved south to […]

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