Obituaries

James W. Bradin, ’58

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James W. Bradin, 85, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired. The family was able to be with him in his final moments and we now reflect on his life. Jim was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the son of Benjamin […]

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Julian R. Kozdras, ’62

Julian Robert Kozdras of Summit, New Jersey died January 7. He was the proprietor of Verona Liquors for over twenty years and retired from Macy’s in 2015. He is survived by his sister Diane, niece, two nephews and grand-niece. Posted in: From sister Posted on: 2020-09-18 Link to original obituary:

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William G. Rixon, ’67

William “Bill” Graham Rixon, of Madison, N.C., passed away on September 11, 2020. In his own words, “I have had a good life with the typical problems that we all encounter.” Bill was born on April 21, 1945 in Greenville, SC. He remained in Greenville until his graduation from Greenville […]

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Henry P. Duvall, Jr., ’52

Henry Powe (Hal) Duvall IV, of West Columbia, died on September 12, 2020 in Columbia SC. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a burial service will be held at Old St. David’s Church in Cheraw S.C. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 3pm. Hal Duvall was born on November 20, 1930 […]

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Hydrick H. Smith, Jr., ’62

Hydrick “Hyde” Hobson Smith Jr., 80, of Orangeburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Hyde was the husband of Judith “Judy” Quiminer Smith. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday Sept. 15, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St., Orangeburg, SC 29115 with the Very Reverend […]

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Fred W. St. Laurent, Sr., ’61

Fred St. Laurent, of Jensen Beach, Fla., entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2020. Fred was a Charleston native, went to St. Andrews High School (’57) and graduated from the Citadel in 1961. He had a successful State Farm agency in Charleston and retired in 1985 after having a […]

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William J. Elander, ’57

William James Elander (Bill), 86, of Sparks, Nev., passed peacefully on August 28, 2020 in the presence of his loving wife Lynn and his entire immediate family there to honor him. He was born to William and Almira Elander on July 02, 1934. Bill spent much of his youth being […]

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Russell A. Wheeler, Jr., ’80

Russell “Rusty” Wheeler, 62, of Palm City, Fla., passed away on September 5, 2020. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Augusta, Ga to Russell and Patricia (Harper) Wheeler. He is survived by his wife, Anne and two sons, Trey and Cory. Rusty graduated from Summerville High School and […]

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John D. Thomas III, ’70

John Dorsey Thomas, III, 71, of Hanahan, SC, passed away on September 2, 2020. Johnny was born in 1948 to Dr. John D. Thomas, Jr. and Mrs. Juleen Thomas of Loris, SC. After graduating in 1970 from the Citadel, he earned a DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina […]

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Joseph Sherman, ’60

With great sadness we note the passing of Joe Sherman, 82, loving husband, brother, father, and friend. Joe passed in his sleep on August 24 after a long illness. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 4, 1938, to parents Eddie and Ethel. He was a proud graduate of […]

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Philip M. Tighe, ’85

Father Philip Marian Tighe, of Raleigh, N.C., who dedicated his life to service as a priest of the Catholic Church, died Monday, August 31, 2020 following an almost two-year journey with esophageal cancer. He was lovingly surrounded by family at the time of his death. He was 57. Philip was […]

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William P. Cart, Jr., ’44

William “Bill” Porter Cart, Jr., 98, of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully on August 30. A third generation Charlestonian, Bill attended the Citadel as a member of the class of 1944, “the class that never graduated”. After his first two years, he enlisted in the armed services and served as a […]

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John R. Geiger, Jr., ’54

It is with great sadness that the family of John Raymond Geiger, Jr. (Jack), of Melbourne, Fla., announce his passing on Saturday, August 22 at the age of 89. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Plainfield, NJ in “the middle of June”, 1931 to John […]

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Barbara M. Currey, CGC ’81

Barbara McDonald Currey, age 80, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife of Rev. Peter Michael Jorgensen, entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2020. A private graveside service will be held. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Barbara was born November 5, 1939 in Houston, Texas, daughter of […]

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Rosalind N. Busby, CGC ’74

Rosiland (Nan) Busby died on August 24, 2020 in Charleston, S.C. She was born on March 19, 1948 to her parents, the late Roderick and Reece McCraw Busby Motley. Nan grew up in Charleston and graduated from North Charleston High School. After high school, she received an associate degree from […]

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