Obituaries

Robert M. Morrell, ’53

Robert Milton Morrell, Sr., age 80 of Lincolnton, NC, died peacefully at home December 10, 2011, surrounded by his wife, children and his loving dog Gracie. He was born August 7, 1931 to the late Robert and Grayce Morrell. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Morrell, and […]

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Gordon S. French, ’58

Gordon S. French, 75, of Tampa, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, December 5, 2011. Born in 1936 in Exeter, N.H., Gordon grew up in Pittsfield, N.H., and Rochester, N.Y. In 1958 he graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He then completed military service in the U.S. Air Force […]

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Adrian C. McManus, Jr., ’42

Adrian C. McManus, Jr. – Athens, GA July 16, 1921 – December 4, 2011 Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Josephine C. McManus, Father Adrian C. McManus, Sr., Mothers Edna Tiencken McManus and Leone Clark McManus, and brother Roger Traxler McManus, and sister-in-law Christine McManus. Born in […]

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Lester E. Dellinger, ’48

Dr. Lester E. Dellinger, 86, of Greenville, husband of Elizabeth Anne Roper, died Sunday, December 4, 2011. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Lester Earle and Sadie Marie Blanchard Dellinger. Dr. Dellinger served in the US Army at Fort Benning, GA. He was a 1947 graduate […]

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Peter E. Williams, ’66

Peter Edward Williams, 68, of Asheville, NC, died Dec. 3, 2011. Mr. Williams lived and worked most of his life in Atlanta, GA. He was a graduate of The Citadel (class of 1966). He is survived by his wife, Judi Oliver Williams; brother, John Bayless Williams; his sons, Dean Oliver […]

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Charles E. Chambliss III, ’45

Charles Edward Chambliss, III, 86, husband of Eleanor Bivens Chambliss of Mount Pleasant, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The relatives and friends of Charles Chambliss, III are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in J. HENRY STUHR MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL AT 1:00 […]

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Robert B. Russell, Sr., ’41

Robert Baxter Russell, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of December 5, 2011.A private graveside service will be held in Magnolia Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 74 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC Thursday between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Mr. Russell was born September 22, 1919 […]

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Francis M. Byrdic, Jr., ’83

Francis Monroe “Frank” Byrdic Jr., 50, of Rock Hill, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Piedmont Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at West End Baptist Church, with the Revs. Scott Carroll, Mike Surratte and Daniel Wackerhagen officiating. Burial will […]

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Richard C. Beck, ’50

Richard C. Beck, 83, of Centerville, Ohio, entered his eternal life with God on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.D. and Kathryn Beck, of Sidney; brother, James Beck; sister-in-law, Patricia Beck; and daughter by marriage, Lee Ann Lachey. He is survived by his […]

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Daniel K. Young, Jr., ’56

Daniel Kelly Young, Jr., 77, died October 23, 2011, in Atlanta. Born to Lorene Spivey and Daniel Kelly Young in Winter Haven, FL, he graduated from North Fulton High School and The Citadel, Charleston, SC, as a Distinguished Military Student. He and Mary Clinton Rector, who preceded him in death, […]

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William E. Smith, Sr., ’50

William Earle Smith, 82, of Ocala, FL, passed away on November 21, 2011. Earle was born on August 30, 1929 in Murrells Inlet, SC. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Virginia J. Smith; daughter Sandy (Steve) Means; sons William Smith and Randy (Karen) Smith; stepdaughters Amy (Rich) […]

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David D. Lowe, ’70

David Dewitt “Dave” Lowe, 63, of 100 Campden Court, Easley, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his home. Born October 15, 1948, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Bobo D. and Ella Leigh Lowe of Spartanburg. He was a 1970 graduate of the Citadel where he received […]

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Armstrong J. Howard, Jr., ’53

Armstrong Jolly Howard, Jr., age 80, of Darlington, died at his residence on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 28, at Darlington Presbyterian Church, with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born April 20, 1931 in […]

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Richard R. Zelinski, ’52

Richard R. Zelinski, of Bethel Park, on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Devoted husband of the late Adelaide E.; loving father of Lora (Fiore) Mastracci; grandfather of Giancarlo, Michael and Gabriel Mastracci; brother of Joanne Kopicko and the late Gertrude, Regina and Rita; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Richard […]

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Paul W. Orendorff, ’55

Paul Orendorff, 78, of Georgetown, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Clermont Mercy Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1933, the son of the late Ralph and Lorena Orendorff. He graduated from Georgetown High School and The Citadel, had worked for the State Auditor’s office, held a real estate license, […]

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