Obituaries

D. Daniel Jones, Jr., ’60

Dramin ‘Daniel’ Jones Jr., a former business owner specializing in the recruitment and job placement of engineers, died of stroke complications on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Towson. Dan grew up in New Jersey and New York. He later moved to Baltimore Maryland where he […]

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William J. Sullivan, Jr., ’84

William was born on November 30, 1962 and passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. William was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina at the time of his passing. Sully graduated from Kempsville High School, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel Military College […]

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James H. Quackenbush, Jr., ’65

James Hayes Quackenbush, Jr. passed away in Mt. Pleasant, SC on November 7, 2016 at the age of 73. He is predeceased by his parents, James Hayes Quackenbush, Sr. and Sarah PerMar Quackenbush. Jim is lovingly remembered by his children; DeVeaux Quackenbush Carter (Cooper), PerMar Quackenbush Olin (Jon) and Sarah […]

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David S. Boyd, Jr., ’62

David Swinton Boyd, Jr., husband of Cheryl Shives Boyd, died Sunday, November 6, 2016. Dave was born January 13, 1940 to the late Dave and Annie Lucille Boyd. He was a graduate of Towson High School in Towson, MD. Passionate about The Citadel, Dave graduated in 1962 with a BS […]

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Benjamin J. Creel, ’86

Benjamin Julian Creel, age 51, died November 8, 2016 at Grand Strand Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Benjamin was born in Conway, SC, a son of the late Paul Creel and the late Dolores Creel. He was a proud graduate of the Citadel and the University of South Carolina […]

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S. Jervey Dupré III, CGC ’75

Samuel Jervey DuPre III, husband of Ann Hall Waring DuPre, died peacefully on November 3, 2016 in Mount Pleasant, SC. The family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jervey DuPre are invited to attend the graveside services in Old St. David’s Cemetery, Cheraw, SC on Monday, November 7, 2016 at […]

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James A. Wilson, ’61

Jim Wilson, 77, of Hixson, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. He was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Matewan, W.Va. Jim was a very devoted father and was deeply involved in his children’s lives, from coaching sports to several other extracurricular activities. He received his BA in history […]

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Joseph S. Guernsey, ’40

Joseph S. Guernsey, 98, an Orlando native, passed away on Nov. 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1918 to the late Joseph Welburn and Emelyn (Shedd) Guernsey. Mr. Guernsey is a member of a long-time Orlando family. His father and great grandfather came to Orlando […]

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George W. Huthmacher, Jr., ’58

George Wingate Huthmacher, Jr., 88, husband of Doris C. Huthmacher, passed away November 06, 2016.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Huthmacher are invited to attend his funeral service at 2 PM on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the James McAlister Chapel. Posted in: Post and Courier Posted […]

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Edmund J. Ostrowski, ’63

With great sadness we announce the passing of Edmund J. Ostrowski on Oct. 26, 2016 at his residence in Las Vegas, Nev. Ed was born Nov. 26, 1942 to the late Edmund and Bernadette (Crowe) Ostrowski. He attended local schools and graduated from Crosby High in 1959. He continued his […]

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George E. Murphy, ’98

George E. Murphy, 40, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born December 2, 1975 in Newport News, VA, he graduated Ferguson High School in 1994, and attended the Citadel of SC. He is survived by his sons, Matthew & Seth Murphy, his parents, George & Frances; sisters Lydia, Ellen, & Amy; […]

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Leo G. Cook, ’62

Leo Gibson Cook, 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Born November 20, 1940 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Leo and Winnie Sue Gibson Cook. Leo was a retired line superintendant for AEP. He was an ordained deacon and a charter […]

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William G. Hamilton, Sr., ’44

William G. Hamilton, Sr., of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 31, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1157 Sam Rittenberg Blvd at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends in the Church […]

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John J. Reedy, Jr., ’49

John James Reedy, Jr., age 90, of Winter Park, Fla., born March 18, 1925 in Charleston, SC, went to be with the Lord March 10, 2016. He is survived by his daughter Sharon and son-in-law Terence Brown, his grandchildren Ronald Reedy Brown and Carolyn Marie Brown, and his sister Margaret […]

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Robert E. Burch, ’69

The Honorable Robert E. Burch, age 69, of Dickson, Tenn., passed from this life Oct. 28, 2016. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was most importantly a humble servant of Christ Jesus. A graduate of The Citadel and Vanderbilt School of Law, he served for 34 years as Circuit […]

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