Peter James Calamas Jr., 62, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1957 in Sherman, TX. He graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC in 1979 as a member of the corps of cadets in F Troop. Pete was an avid golfer, a […]
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Alexander Benson, Jr., ’61
Alexander (Bobenchik) Benson, 80, of Middletown, NJ, passed away surrounded by his family after a 17 year battle with Parkinson’s on October 16, 2019. Alex is survived by his wife Linda of 57 years, son Chris Benson, (Linda), daughter Lyn Rutkoski (Daniel) and his granddaughter Alexandra Benson. Alex spent most […]
Read MoreE. Edward Cooper, Jr., ’65
Emory Edward “Ed” Cooper, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Sara Richards Cooper passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, October 17, 2019. His Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in the Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street at 2:00 […]
Read MoreJ. Kenneth Charles, Jr., ’49
John Kenneth Charles, Jr. of Florence died on October 18, 2019 at the age of ninety.Kenneth was born in December 16, 1928, the son of John Kenneth Charles, Sr. and Flora Key Charles. After graduating from Florence High School, Kenneth entered The Citadel, where he was a company commander and […]
Read MoreFrancis J. Maly, ’49
Francis J. Maly, of Lexington, Ky., a kind and gentle man, died on October 13, 2019. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank J. Maly and Grace (Pravlicek) Maly. He received his undergraduate degree from the Citadel after which he joined the US […]
Read MoreL. Bradley Turner, ’97
On Sunday, October 26, 2019, Lloyd Bradley Turner, of Florence, loving husband and father, went home to live with his Heavenly Father at the age of 45.Bradley was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Jerry Dan and Gloria Bingham Turner. As a child, he and his parents lived across the world […]
Read MoreMark B. Whitaker, Jr., ’60
Mark Boone Whitaker, Jr., 81, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Connie Kay Cudd Whitaker entered into eternal rest Friday, October 11, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Summerall Chapel, The Citadel at 12:00 noon with entombment following in the Bell Tower. Arrangements […]
Read MoreJack C. Bennett, ’51
It is with great sadness the family of Jack Croxton Bennett, of Charleston, husband of Marian Fail Bennett, announces his passing on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He is now in the Home of his Heavenly Father, resting peacefully. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 in St. […]
Read MoreWilliam F. Rawley, Jr., ’71
William F. Rawley, Jr., of Providence Forge, Va., was born on August 19, 1949 and passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. William was a resident of Virginia at the time of passing. He is a graduate of the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. Among Frank’s many accomplishments, […]
Read MoreWilliam D. Palmer, Jr., ’50
Col. William “Bill” David Palmer, Jr., U.S. Army, (Ret.), 92, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Jeane Edwards Palmer of 44 years and widower of Jacqueline Anne Palmer for 21 years entered into eternal rest Friday, October 4, 2019. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 6, 2019 in J. […]
Read MoreJohn H. Moorman, ’50
John Heslep Moorman, of West Columbia, died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Born in Columbia on May 19, 1928, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moorman (Blanche Rowlette). Jack grew up in Columbia and attended Dreher High School. He graduated from The Citadel, class […]
Read MoreWilliam V. Scruggs, ’48
William V. Scruggs of Westlake Village, California, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at the age of 94. He was born to Grady and Dorothy Scruggs on August 4, 1925, in Brevard, North Carolina, and grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, graduating from Lee H. Edwards High School in […]
Read MoreDavid Powell, Jr., ’69
David Powell, Jr., age 72, of Conway, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Powell was born in Conway, a son of the late David Powell, Sr. and Vivian Marie Anderson Powell. He was a 1969 graduate of The Citadel with a Master’s Degree in Education. Mr. […]
Read MoreCarlton G. Force, CGC ’85
Carlton Gregory Force, Ph.D., 93, of Apopka, FL passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was born August 5, 1926, in Gouverneur, NY to Leon Henry and Christina (Hampton) Force. The funeral service will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur 3:00pm, Friday, September 27, 2019, with Pastor […]
Read MoreH. Sprague Silver, ’70
Henry Sprague Silver, III, age 72, of Las Vegas, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Sprague was born on September 18, 1947, in Raleigh, NC, to Margret Meals and H. Sprague Silver, Jr. Sprague attended Raleigh city schools, Broughton High School, and The Citadel, […]
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