R. Michael Holcombe of Moncks Corner, SC, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2021. He leaves behind a loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Duke Holcombe, two devoted children Meredith Bell and Roger M. Holcombe (Miranda) and is survived by four grandchildren Preston M. D. Bell, Carrie Abigail Bell, Roger […]
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Herbert B. Allen, Jr., ’70
Herbert Bland Allen, Jr, Columbia, SC, age 72, passed away suddenly on Friday morning February 12, 2021. Mr. Allen was a graduate of the Citadel class of 1970. He proudly served in the United States Army, the South Carolina Army National Guard, and the US Army Reserve for over 32 […]
Read MoreWade O. Camlin IV, ’81
Wade O. Camlin, IV, of Moncks Corner, husband of Theresa Hanniford Camlin, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at his home in Moncks Corner. He had courageously battled renal cell carcinoma for 23 years. He was born in Georgetown, SC on November 30, 1958 to Carolyn […]
Read MoreRobert G. Cheatham, ’47
Robert G. Cheatham, of Tucson, Ariz., died Nov. 7, 2021. He was a graduate of The Citadel and was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He is sorely missed. Posted in: From widow Posted on: Link to original obituary:
Read MoreRichard B. Benton, Jr., ’50
Richard B. Benton, Jr, of Clearwater, beloved husband of Mrs. Martha O. Benton, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 26, 2021. The family will greet friends on Thursday beginning at 11 at Hatcher Funeral Home, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829, followed by a Celebration of Life service in […]
Read MoreBennie T. Cockfield, ’49
Bennie Tillman Cockfield, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Springfield, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Martha Cockfield; children, Julie Seay (Kevin), Jennifer Le-Ann Pyles (Jerry) and Ben A. Cockfield (Debbie); grandchildren, Emily Seay Smith (Dan), Bryan A. Cockfield (Jessica), Ellen Seay, Erin Cockfield, Kate Seay, and Alex […]
Read MoreJohn A. Gray, ’67
John A. Gray, age 75, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away at 5:06pm on January 31, 2021 at his home in Leesburg Florida due to complications from COPD. John had many titles: husband, father, brother, grandfather, CEO/President, Chairman, USAF Captain, Commercial Naval Captain, Flight Instructor and lifelong friend. John came into […]
Read MoreA. Thomas Hood, ’72
Alden Thomas Hood, 74, of Charleston, SC, and husband of Bonnie Duncan Hood, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 am in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 712 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. […]
Read MoreCharles B. Hammond, ’58
Charles Bessellieu Hammond, MD, 84, of Durham, N.C., Chairman Emeritus of Duke University Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Duke Hospital. He was born July 24, 1936 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Claude and Alice (Sims) Hammond and spent his formative years in […]
Read MoreWilliam O. Baker, Jr., ’52
William Otho (Billy) Baker, Jr., 90, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died Tuesday, February 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Paul Weaver will preside. Billy was born August 5, […]
Read MoreJames L. Goolsby, Jr., ’69
James Lee Goolsby Jr. (Jay) of Apopka Florida died June 6, 2020. He had a successful coaching career in Florida. He took his teams to state championships several times and won the women’s state track championship for Palmetto Florida. Having been the citadels quarterback from 1965 to 1969 he took […]
Read MoreWilliam H. Barron, ’59
William Harris “Billy” Barron, Sr., age 84, of Fort Mill, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. These are the links for those who would like to join the virtual service for Billy Barron on Tuesday, January 26th at 11 am. Church […]
Read MoreWalter E. (Ed) Robbins, Jr., ’68
Walter Edward “Ed” Robbins Jr. passed away Friday morning, January 22, 2021 at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He was 74. Ed was born in Walterboro January 23, 1946 a son of the late Walter E. Robbins Sr. and Catherine Glover Robbins. He was a 1973 graduate of The […]
Read MoreDavid H. Faris, ’07
CW3 David Hampton Faris, 35, of Rock Hill went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020. His life will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, with Dr. Ryan Butler and Rev. Michael Beeks officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer […]
Read MoreJames M. Braun, ’51
James M. Braun, age 89, of Vero Beach, Fla., died January 27, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on March 29, 1931, and spent most of his childhood in Stearns, KY. A graduate of the Citadel in Charleston, SC, Jim entered the U.S. Army […]
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