Jerald Thomas Snow, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1952, in Iredell County to the late James Thomas Snow and Mildred Roscoe. After graduating from Statesville High School with the Class of 1971, he earned his […]
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Benjamin H. Smith, Jr., ’46
Benjamin Henry Smith, Jr., 98, passed away March 25, 2024, at River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, NC. The son of the late Benjamin Henry Smith and Margaret Dallas Smith, he was born July 13, 1925, in Donalds, SC. Ben graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC, in Civil […]
Read MoreA. Bruce Avriett, Jr., ’00
Colonel Alan Bruce Avriett, Jr., affectionately known as Bruce to his friends and family and “Munch” to his comrades in arms, of Springfield, Va., departed from this life on March 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK, after complications following surgery. Born in Columbia, SC, on November 2, 1977, Bruce was […]
Read MoreRalph G. Jenkins, ’50
Ralph Grady Jenkins, 96, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Betty Emory Jenkins passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His funeral service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel 1494 Mathis Ferry […]
Read MoreJohn P. Guzalak, ’60
Lt. Col. John Philip Guzalak, 85, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Commons on Saint Anthony. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Alexander and Julia (Dudurich) Guzalak. A graduate of West High School, John received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry […]
Read MoreArch Watkins, ’99, and Pat Dougherty, ’69
Archibald L. Watkins, Jr., ’99 (left); and Patrick W. Dougherty, ‘69 (right); attended the Citadel Club of Maryland’s Muster at Old Line Spirits, founded by Watkins, in Baltimore on March 20. Watkins’ father, the late Archibald L. Watkins, Sr., ’69; was Dougherty’s roommate at The Citadel.
Read MoreNorman T. Raynal, ’62
Norman T. Raynal, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed on February 25th, 2024. Mr. Raynal was born and raised in White Plains, NY and spent much of his youth involved in Boy Scout activities around the New England area. He graduated from The Citadel, in Charleston SC in 1962 with a […]
Read MoreWilliam R. Hightower, Sr., ’50
William Richard “Bill” Hightower, Sr., passed into eternal rest on March 17, 2024. His life began on September 22, 1927, as the cherished son of Richard Alton Hightower and Margaret Ives Hightower. Bill’s educational journey included his time at Porter Military Academy, followed by his studies at Georgia Tech. His […]
Read MoreRichard B. Burns, Jr., ’74
Richard Buchanan Burns, Jr., 71, of Sumter, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Buchanan Burns and Emily Rowland Burns.Mr. Burns was a member, deacon and elder of Wedgefield Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of The Citadel and […]
Read MoreJohn R. Cumbus, ’56
John Riley Cumbus of Wilmington, NC, died at age 89, on Sunday, March 10, surrounded by his loved ones. John is survived by Sue, his wife of 23 years; his sister Mary Sue Conger (Steve) and brother George (Brenda); his dear children Jay (Gayle), Sara, and Michael (James); grandchildren Emily, […]
Read MoreMark S. Ksenzak, ’72
Mark Stephen Ksenzak, 74, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on March 2, 2023, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, SC, following a challenging battle against multiple myeloma. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Funeral […]
Read MoreBilly J. Silver, ’58
Billy Jack Silver of Camden died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A graveside service at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC will be announced at a later date.Born in Marshall, North Carolina on August 30, 1932, he was the son of the late William N. Silver and Lucy Rector Silver Prentiss, […]
Read MoreBrenda M. Stevens, CGC ’81
Brenda Missel Stevens, 78, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was born on July 30, 1945, in Charleston, SC, the oldest daughter of the late Frederick G. and Alma Note Missel. She graduated from Rivers High School in 1963 and the College of Charleston in 1967. […]
Read MoreAlfred J. Lewandowski, ’55
Alfred J. Lewandowski, born on January 9, 1933 in Greenpoint Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home in Manhattan on March 9, 2024. He spent his formative years in Albertson, Long Island, where he worked alongside his family in their neighborhood grocery store. He graduated from East Williston High School, […]
Read MoreSamuel E. Harmon, ’61
Samuel Eugene Harmon born August 10, 1939 of Columbus, Georgia passed away Saturday November 25,2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Gaffney, South Carolina and graduated from the Citadel. Mr. Harmon served in the United Stated Army during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Army he retired […]
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