Obituaries

J. Samuel Anderson, ’57

Lt. Col. John Samuel “Sam” Anderson, 89, born January 14, 1935, died February 6, 2024, in Anderson, SC. He was the son of the late John Robert and Lydia Laurine Smith Anderson. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Carol McCombs Anderson, and his sister, Patricia Anderson Cox. Survivors include […]

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Charles P. Darby, Jr., ’55

Dr. Charles P. Darby, Jr., Pediatrician and Philanthropist, died peacefully in his sleep on February 7, 2024, at the age of 90. His funeral service will be held Monday, February 12, 2024, in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, at 10:00 a.m. followed immediately by a […]

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John T. (Jake) Gressette, ’50

Jake (JT) Gressette passed away on January 26, 2024, at Rolling Green Village in Greenville.  Jake was born on April 20, 1929, to the late William Nathan Gressette & the late Carolyn (Moore) Gressette in St. Matthews, SC.  Jake graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of SC, in 1950, […]

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Harvey H. McCants, ’59

Harvey Hare McCants, of Kingsport, Tenn., (formerly of Laurinburg, NC), entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a lengthy battle with illnesses.  Harvey was born on March 3, 1937, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Hare McCants (Ina Mae Smith). […]

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Dennis R. Vincent, ’66

Dennis Ray Vincent of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 79.  He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on January 7, 1944, to the late Thomas Julian and Geraldine Vincent. After graduating from The Citadel, he went on to work as a Electrical Engineer […]

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Herbert J. Linder, Jr., ’59

Herbert Jones “Herb” Linder, Jr., 91, of Waynesboro, Va., passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 in Fishersville, VA. Herb was born on November 6, 1932 in Beufort, SC. He was the son of the late Herbert J. Linder, Sr. and Beulah Hickman Linder. Herb earned a BS in Business Management […]

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Robert H. Cheeseman, ’60

Dr. Robert Henry (Smokey) Cheeseman, of Bluffton, was a retired educator, who died on January 20, 2024 in Okatie, S. C. after a brief illness. He was predeceased in his death by his wife Helen (Mickey) Cheeseman.  He was a loving and faithful husband in caring for Mickey during an […]

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F. Ogden Parker, Jr., ’66

Francis Ogden Parker, Jr., 79, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2024 at Signature Healthcare in Chapel Hill. Born in Goldsboro on May 5, 1944, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ogden Parker, Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given in Ogden’s […]

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Kenneth R. Brown, ’68

Kenneth (Ken) Ray Brown, 77, of Hickory, NC, tragically passed away in a fire at his home in Hickory on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born August 23, 1946 in Shelby, NC to the late Samuel T. Brown and Eula N. Brown. Ken is survived by his wife of […]

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Richard T. Cooper, ’79

Richard Thomas “Rick” Cooper, 66, of Hollywood, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Shem Creek Health Center in the loving arms of his soulmate, Elisa Norton Cooper. Rick is survived by his wife, Elisa; his three sons, Michael Thomas Cooper [Emily], William Lindsey Cooper and Thomas Norton Cooper; his two […]

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Ronald J. Whiting, Jr., ’65

Ronald James Whiting, Jr., of O’Fallon, Mo., passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on March 2, 1942, in Miami, FL. Ron led a life filled with remarkable achievements. After graduating from the Citadel in 1964 he proudly served his country […]

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Ronald L. Joslin, ’84

Ronald L. Joslin (62) of Ridgeland unexpectedly passed away. He was born May 14, 1961 the son of the late Francis A. and Madeleine Joslin.Ron grew up in Hardeeville and graduated from West Hardeeville High School in 1980. He graduated with a BS of Business Administration from The Citadel, The […]

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Ronald W. Jordan, CGC ’77

Ronald William Jordan, of Charleston, 75, entered into eternal rest on 01/22/2024. Son of the late Joe (JW) and Alberta Thornley Jordan. He graduated from North Charleston High School class of 1966. He also attended Charleston Southern University (Baptist College of Charleston), where he earned a BS in Science, class […]

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Cornelious R. Simmons, ’74

Cornelious Robert Simmons was born March 5, 1952, in Summerville, to Christopher Simmons, Sr., an Annie Haynes Simmons. He died on May 5, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, Md.He graduated from Alston High School in 1970 and from The Citadel in 1974. He worked in Atlanta for a […]

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Edward H. Emanuel, ’97

Edward Hamilton Emanuel, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, January 16th, 2023.  He was 48 years old.   Edward was born in Lancaster, SC on July 13, 1975 and two weeks later, he had his feet in the sand on the beach of Sullivan’s Island. His family moved to Clemson […]

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