CDR Richard S. Ray, USN, assumed command of the guided-missile cruiser USS O’Kane (DDG 77) after 18 years of active duty in the Navy.
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Everett D. Hockenberry, Jr., ’62
Everett Dale Hockenberry Jr, born March 15, 1940, passed away, May 3, 2024, at the age of 84 in Myrtle Beach, SC.Everett was born in Pittsburg, PA and was a well-rounded young man. He was a student athlete, musician, and an eagle scout. He always had a heart to serve […]
Read MoreJohn B. Bond, ’74
John B. Bond, of Saint Cloud, Fla., was born on January 7, 1952 in Selma, Alabama. He unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 72 leaving a legacy behind. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Judith D. Bond, who he told he loved every […]
Read MoreLeon Bryant III, ’89
Leon Bryant III, 57, was born on March 6, 1967 in Ruffin, South Carolina and passed away on April 26, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Bells Elementary School, Smoaks Middle School, Wade Hampton High School, and The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Leon worked for Chatham Parkway Subaru.
Read MoreJonathan C. Tennant, ’65
Jonathan C. Tennant, of Saint Simons Island, Ga., died of cancer March 14, 2024 in Charleston, SC at age 80. Jon was a 1965 graduate of the Citadel and played all four years on the tennis team. Upon graduation, Jon trained soldiers at Fort Bliss for duty in Vietnam and […]
Read MoreW. Kent Mount, ’62
W. Kent Mount, of Broomfield, Colo., died March 28. He was born in Denver, Colo., and graduated from South High School in 1958. With his eye on the military, he was accepted into The Citadel College of South Carolina and earned his degree in 1962 and entered the Army as Lieutenant and served […]
Read MoreGeorge L. Brown, ’66
George L. Brown passed away April 26, 2024 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama. Born May 4, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, George graduated from The Citadel in 1966. A proud and faithful veteran of the U.S. Army Special Forces for 28 years, George served his country from 1966-1994 and was […]
Read MoreRobert N. King, ’60
Robert “Bob” Norman King, 90, of North Charleston, SC, who was a beloved, husband, father, grandfather, friend and public servant, went to meet his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2024 with his family by his side. He was a life-long resident of the Park Circle area of North Charleston, […]
Read MoreDavid L. Burrier, ’08
Major David Lee Burrier, 37, loving husband of Hunter Johnson Burrier, entered into rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024. David was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on May 8, 1986. He had an active childhood and attended Catoctin High School, where he played football and lacrosse. Upon graduation, he attended The […]
Read MoreEdward J. Strapp, Jr., ’58
Edward J. Strapp JR. 88 of Enfield, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, April 23 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Edward was born on January 20, 1936 in New Brunswick City, NJ to the late Edward J. Strapp and May (Hagerty) Strapp.In addition to his wife Linda (Rugani), love […]
Read MoreAndrew W. Kleppe, ’55
Andy Kleppe, of Denville, N.J., died on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was 90 years of age.Andy was born in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Montclair, NJ July 16, 1933 to Arthur & Marguerite (Hayes) Kleppe. He attended Immaculate Conception School in Montclair through 10th grade and graduated from Montclair High School […]
Read MoreSperos N. Drake, ’57
Speros N. Drake, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 25, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive […]
Read MoreJack W. Brockway III, ’87
Jack Wolston Brockway, III, 57, of Radford, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Wolston Brockway, Jr.; and his canine companion, Lucy. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Traci Taylor Brockway; […]
Read MoreAlbert F. Lucas, ’61
Colonel Albert (Al) Francis Lucas, 84, of Midland, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, to Col. Albert Lucas USMC and Mabel Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Terry. Al retired as a Colonel of Marines in 1988, having served […]
Read MoreC. Alexander Spivey, Jr., ’60
Collins Alexander “Alex” Spivey, Jr., 85, passed away in Pawley’s Island, SC on April 17, 2024.Alex was born June 20, 1938, in Conway SC to Collins Alexander Spivey, Sr. and Harriett Roddey Edwards. He became a proud Eagle Scout before attending The Citadel, where he graduated in 1960 as Band […]
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