John G. Spatuzza, ’46

John G. Spatuzza was born on August 15, 1925 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Attorney George J. Spatuzza and Mildred Barone Spatuzza. John attended Guardian Angel School and St. Philip’s High School where he graduated with honors in 1942 at age 16. Too young for military service, he […]

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Kenneth B. Snowdon, ’46

Kenneth Bruce Snowdon passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born in Hillsdale, NJ on August 17, 1922. He leaves behind the love of his life, Penny. They were married for 68 wonderful years, meeting for the first time on a blind date at the Citadel, the school […]

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Thomas W. Carr, ’50

Thomas West Carr, 86, of Sullivan’s Island died Friday, February 12, 2016 after a short illness. He was born in New York City in 1929, the son of Captain Henry M. Carr, Sr., USNR, and Sara Gatewood West of Richmond, VA. A service will be held at 2 p.m. on […]

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James B. Plair, Sr., ’50

James “Jim” B. Plair, Brevard, NC, changed worlds on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Elizabeth House at Four Seasons Compassion for Life where he was visited and surrounded by his family. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia, June 30, 1928, the son of the late B.H. “Jack” and Susann White […]

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Braxton W. Collins, ’51

Braxton Waller Collins died at his home in West Columbia on February 14, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1930, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Walker Heyward and Nathalie Pace Collins. He graduated from Bennettsville High School in 1947 and entered the Citadel where he was commander […]

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Wilton H. Rhame, Jr., ’48

Wilton Henry Rhame, Jr., known as Billy to his friends, Daddy to his children, and Poppop to his grands, was born on November 30, 1926 and died on February 12, 2016 after a life well lived and enjoyed. He was proud to have been born on the same day as […]

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John P. Carpenter, ’62

John P. Carpenter, age 75, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. A memorial service will be conducted at 11AM Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Pinehurst United Methodist Church with Rev. David Beam officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. […]

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Miriam B. Altman, CGC ’77

Miriam Best Altman, 88, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2016 at The Village at Summerville. Mrs. Altman was born on Feb. 5, 1928 in Galivants Ferry, SC. She was a graduate of Aynor High School, Columbia College, and the Masters Program at The Citadel. She has […]

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Edmund B. Clark, Jr., ’44

It has been said, “He never met a stranger.” No matter whom he met, whether mailman, store clerk, bank teller, or complete stranger, the gregarious Ed Clark spent time engaging individuals in conversation or pleasant teases. Edmund Burke Clark, Jr. of Matthews, NC passed away on February 8, 2016, from […]

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James G. Yates, CGC ’94

James “Jim” George Yates, 63, of Summerville, husband of Carol J. Yates passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Trident Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2 o’clock PM. Mr. Yates was […]

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Robert L. Henson, ’57

Robert Layne Henson, 81, of Alexandria, Va., widower of Else Wilhelmine Martha Baarss Henson died Monday February 1, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Born December 3, 1934 in Woodruff, SC, he was a son of the late Paul Henson and Verona Greene Henson. He was […]

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William W. Blake, ’55

Walter Woodard Blake, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, February 5, 2016. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at 11 am at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm on Monday, February 8, at the home. Walter was born […]

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Donald F. Bellek, ’59

Donald Frank Bellek, of Chicago, died Oct. 2, 2015. He graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC, in 1959 with a BS degree in electrical engineering. He served in the US Army for 16 years. From 1960 to 1963, Bellek served in Kinzingen, Germany, with the 41st Artillery. Prior to […]

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John D. Ohlandt, Sr., ’51

John David Ohlandt, 85, of James Island, South Carolina, husband of Pamela Aimar Ohlandt entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his home. Johnny was born January 21, 1930, in Charleston, SC, a son of F. William Ohlandt and Estelle Burns Ohlandt. He worked in his family’s grocery […]

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Michael J. Smith, ’60

Michael Smith, 78, of Belvedere, CA, passed away on January 4, 2016. A long-time resident of Belvedere, Michael was previously the director of the investment advising firm The Belvedere Group, which was located on Main Street in Tiburon for many years. He enjoyed sailing and spending time with his family, […]

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