Gian P. Barrecchia, of New Brunswick, N.J., died November 6, 2024. Gian graduated from The Citadel in 1979 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during his army career. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Joyce Barrecchia. He is survived by his sister, Maria Spence […]
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John M. Berry, ’63
John Mills Berry, 82, of Albuquerque, passed from this world at home surrounded by his wife and daughters on November 3, 2024. John was born December 2, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he spent his childhood. He attended The Citadel-the military college of South Carolina-graduating in 1963 and immediately joining […]
Read MoreGary M. Luff, ’61
Gary Michael Luff, of Moultrie, Ga., died November 4, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1939, in Independence, Missouri, to Edgar Paul Luff and Jennie Lee Bascomb Luff. After ROTC in high school, Gary attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, where he earned his […]
Read MoreLawrence F. McDaris, Jr., ’61
Lawrence F. “Larry” McDaris, Jr., a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in Cleveland on April 3, 1939 to the late Lawrence F. “Scrubby” McDaris and Jimmie Wilson McDaris. He attended Arnold Memorial School, The Baylor School in Chattanooga and the Citadel in […]
Read MoreJacqueline J. Doffin, CGC ’84
Jackie Jenkins Doffin, aged 86, passed away on October 30, 2024, in North Charleston, SC. Born on January 4, 1938. Jackie completed her education at North Charleston High School, followed by a Bachelor of Arts from Baptist College and a Master’s Degree from The Citadel. Her career was marked by […]
Read MoreRuby S. Hart, CGC ’95
Ruby Sessions Hart, 68, wife of Douglas A. Hart, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home. Born on January 5, 1956, in Georgetown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Willard Sessions and the late Lois Faulk Sessions. Mrs. Hart devoted her life to education, spending many […]
Read MoreThomas H. Eller, Jr., ’66
Thomas Hutton Eller, Jr. was born on July 12, 1941 in Bristol, Tennessee to Thomas Hutton Eller, Sr. and Gladys Louise Eller. He graduated from Camden Military Academy in 1962 and The Citadel in 1966 where he was a member of Lima Company. Tom was introduced to Lorna Elizabeth Vicendese […]
Read MoreMarvin M. Kirkland, Jr., ’80
Retired Lt. Col. Marvin M. Kirkland, Jr., of Charleston, S.C., passed away in his home surrounded by family on Oct. 28 at the age of 66. Born on Oct. 2, 1958, Marvin grew up as one of the eight children of Harriette and Marvin M. Kirkland, Sr. He graduated in […]
Read MoreMichel Hayes, ’86
Michel Hayes, 60, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC. He was born April 11, 1964, in Manning, SC. A son of the late James J. and Lucy Witherspoon Hayes. He received master’s degrees in Business Management and Computer Technology from Webster University. He served in […]
Read MoreJohn F. Nelson, Jr., ’56
John F. (Jack) Nelson (89) passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024. Jack was born on November 25, 1934, in Deland, Florida to loving parents John and Evelyn Nelson. With the growth of the citrus industry, the Nelson family moved to Umatilla when Jack was 14. He was […]
Read MoreHarold J. Siegel, ’59
Harold Seigel, of Staten Island, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024, surrounded by family. For 61 years, Harold practiced law on the Island and was a permanent fixture in our courtrooms. He was a tenacious, zealous advocate for his clients (and his knowledge of law and procedure was unrivaled). He […]
Read MoreMichael D. Goatcher, ’85
CPT Michael D. Goatcher, USA, of San Antonio, died Jul 10, 2024.
Read MoreDavid W. Fagan, Jr., ’64
David W. Fagan, Jr. of Shippenville, Pa.,formerly of Miola, passed away October 26, 2024. Kathi D. Fagan was his loving companion/wife of 33 years. Dave was the enormously loved dad to Sean & Kelsey, plus abundantly loved dad-in-law to Katy (Fagan) & Jeremy (Kelly). He was Pap-Pap/Papa to Jennifer (Kevin) […]
Read MoreArthur W. Garrison, ’56
Arthur Wayne Garrison, of Bishop, Ga., died October 19, 2024, at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his parents, Preston Maxwell Garrison and Lois Lillian Walker Garrison, both of whom died in 1991, and a brother, Preston Walker Garrison, who died in 2001. Wayne, as he was known, […]
Read MoreRonald E. Blackmore, ’60
Ronald “Ron” Earl Blackmore, 85, husband of Debra Monts Blackmore, of Mountain Rest, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home in the Long Creek Community. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mr. Blackmore was the son of the late Nathan Wallace and Amelia Louise Kepper Blackmore. Mr. […]
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