Obituaries

A. Duane Fender, Jr., ’83

Arthur “Duane” Fender, Jr., of Fork Union, Virginia, went home to the Lord on December 6, 2016. Duane was a living example of God’s word, a beloved husband and father, a strong leader, and a dear friend to many. Duane was born March 3, 1960 to Kathleen W. Fender and […]

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Charles D. (Pete) Cooper, ’67

Rev. Charles D. “Pete” Cooper, of Florence, died December 7, 2016. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Church (252 South Dargan Street) at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016, with burial immediately following the service, in the St. John’s Memorial Garden. A reception will follow in […]

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J. Joseph Condon, Jr., CGC ’84

James Joseph “Joe” Condon, Jr., 65, of Charleston, S.C. died peacefully at home on December 5, 2016 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Joe was born in Charleston on July 9, 1951, the son of Harriet Molony Condon and the late James Joseph Condon, Sr. He was the second […]

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Karl W. Hilprecht, ’53

Karl Hilprecht, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Service: Upon request of the deceased, no memorial service will be conducted and cremation will be rendered immediately after passing. Karl was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Catonsville, Md., a suburb of Baltimore, Md. He was educated in […]

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James D. West, Sr., ’69

James Dwight “Jim” West, Sr. of Wagener, SC passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mr. West was a 1969 graduate of The Citadel and President of West Tire and Oil, Inc. He returned to his hometown of Wagener, after serving in the […]

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Larry C. Hargrove, ’66

Larry Charles Hargrove, 73, of Charleston, died suddenly Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. He was the son of the late Elbert and Louise Hargrove of Winter Haven, Florida. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Deborah (Deb) Weathers Hargrove; daughter, Lisa Hargrove West (Ashley). He loved and was proud […]

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Daniel J. Coury, Sr., ’62

Daniel Coury, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Frances Carolyn Clifton Coury entered into eternal rest Monday, November 28, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. […]

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John H. Mayer, ’61

John Hogshead Mayer, 78, of Killeen, Texas, succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease in San Antonio surrounded by his family on November 26, 2016. John is survived by son Paul (Christine) Mayer, daughter Suzy (Billy) Vaile; brothers Gene (Beverly) Mayer, and Paul (Jana) Tillson; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended […]

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Peyton Higgison, Jr., ’48

Peyton Higgison, Jr., of Sea Cliff, N.Y., was born on April 2, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Posted in: Posted on: Link to original obituary:

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David W. Ward, ’85

David Wayne Ward, age 53, of Carrollton, GA, passed away, Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born December 15, 1963 in Myrtle Beach, SC the son of the late Mr. Boyce Waylan Ward and the late Mrs. Fannie Alderman Ward. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Kim and […]

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James B. Murphy, Jr., ’54

James Bryson Murphy, Jr., 84, fo Columbia, died peacefully on November 25, 2016. Born June 16, 1932 in Columbia, he was the son of the late James Bryson and Katherine Zemp Murphy. Following a private burial at Elmwood Cemetery, a memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on […]

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Robert S. Cooper, Sr., ’51

Robert Scotland Cooper Sr., of Savannah, born Feb. 20, 1928, died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2016, surrounded by his family and is missed already for his warmth, wit, kind-hearted gentleness and love. He is preceded in death by his beloved Mary Emmeline King Cooper who died on Dec. […]

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Emerson B. Read, Sr., ’50

Emerson Brackett Read, Sr., Realtor Emeritus, Commercial Property Specialist and Real Estate Developer, of Charleston, died November 23, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in St. Michael’s Church, 71 Broad Street, at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Saint James Churchyard. The family will receive friends Monday from […]

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Thompson C. Wofford III, ’97

Lt. Col. Thompson C. Wofford, III, 41, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Memorial services will be held at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at 962 AACS on JBER. Chaplain Derek Marley will officiate. Additional memorial services with full military […]

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Clyde J. Nettles, ’43

Clyde J. Nettles, a Columbia native who was involved in business and civic activities here throughout his life, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Julia “Judy” Ulmer Nettles. Born October 9, 1922, he was a son of […]

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