Obituaries

John T. Rouse III, ’56

John Thomas Rouse III (known to all as Tom), age 90, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on March 27th, 2024. Born on January 28, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, to John T. Rouse, Jr., and Grace K. Rouse, Tom’s life was one of dedication, service, and joy.Tom, graduated from the Citadel […]

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Stephen C. Reynolds, ’78

Stephen Carr Reynolds, 68, of Pinewood, husband to Eva Marie Hodge Reynolds, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born in Pinewood, South Carolina he was the son of the late Condy Carr Reynolds and Virginia Ann McCall Reynolds. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Wilson Hall in Sumter SC […]

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Bruce E. Skidmore, ’60

Bruce Ervin Skidmore, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Katherine “Kay” Robertson Skidmore, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 27, 2024. His Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, […]

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Kyle J. Jones, ’17

Kyle Jovin Jones, 29, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home in Fayetteville North Carolina while surrounded by his family. Born on February 16, 1995, in Augusta, GA, he was the son of Marshall Kelly Jones and Arasheilla Yumul Jones. Kyle was a 2017 honors graduate of The […]

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Steven E. Byrd, CGC ’79

Steven Ernest Byrd was born 3/20/1954 in Charleston, SC and died 3/15/2024 in Tallahassee, FL. His parents were Ernest Alfred Byrd and Faye Carolyn Fairchild. Steve always loved learning and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as on the tennis team at Middleton High School in Charleston, […]

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Jerald T. Snow, ’76

Jerald Thomas Snow, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1952, in Iredell County to the late James Thomas Snow and Mildred Roscoe. After graduating from Statesville High School with the Class of 1971, he earned his […]

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Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., ’46

Benjamin Henry Smith, Jr., 98, passed away March 25, 2024, at River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, NC. The son of the late Benjamin Henry Smith and Margaret Dallas Smith, he was born July 13, 1925, in Donalds, SC. Ben graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC, in Civil […]

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A. Bruce Avriett, Jr., ’00

Colonel Alan Bruce Avriett, Jr., affectionately known as Bruce to his friends and family and “Munch” to his comrades in arms, of Springfield, Va., departed from this life on March 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK, after complications following surgery. Born in Columbia, SC, on November 2, 1977, Bruce was […]

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Ralph G. Jenkins, ’50

Ralph Grady Jenkins, 96, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Betty Emory Jenkins passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His funeral service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel 1494 Mathis Ferry […]

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John P. Guzalak, ’60

Lt. Col. John Philip Guzalak, 85, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Commons on Saint Anthony. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Alexander and Julia (Dudurich) Guzalak. A graduate of West High School, John received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry […]

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Norman T. Raynal, ’62

Norman T. Raynal, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed on February 25th, 2024. Mr. Raynal was born and raised in White Plains, NY and spent much of his youth involved in Boy Scout activities around the New England area. He graduated from The Citadel, in Charleston SC in 1962 with a […]

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William R. Hightower, Sr., ’50

William Richard “Bill” Hightower, Sr., passed into eternal rest on March 17, 2024. His life began on September 22, 1927, as the cherished son of Richard Alton Hightower and Margaret Ives Hightower. Bill’s educational journey included his time at Porter Military Academy, followed by his studies at Georgia Tech. His […]

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Richard B. Burns, Jr., ’74

Richard Buchanan Burns, Jr., 71, of Sumter, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Buchanan Burns and Emily Rowland Burns.Mr. Burns was a member, deacon and elder of Wedgefield Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of The Citadel and […]

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John R. Cumbus, ’56

John Riley Cumbus of Wilmington, NC, died at age 89, on Sunday, March 10, surrounded by his loved ones. John is survived by Sue, his wife of 23 years; his sister Mary Sue Conger (Steve) and brother George (Brenda); his dear children Jay (Gayle), Sara, and Michael (James); grandchildren Emily, […]

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Mark S. Ksenzak, ’72

Mark Stephen Ksenzak, 74, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on March 2, 2023, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, SC, following a challenging battle against multiple myeloma. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Funeral […]

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