Jude Thomas Gehlmann, 70, of Moncks Corner, SC, a retired administrator, teacher, and coach for the Berkeley County School District and a retired comptroller for Lockheed Missile and Space Corporation, died May 19 in a Columbia long term care facility. His memorial service will be 4:30 PM Friday afternoon, May […]
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Charles R. (Pap) Propst, ’46
Charles Robert “Pap” Propst died Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Pap was born at Tuomey Hospital on January 25, 1925, the youngest of three sons of Grier Caldwell Propst and Lois Sims Propst. He was married for 60 years to the late Helen Edwards Propst. Pap spent much of his teenage […]
Read MoreWilliam D. Booth, ’81
LtCol. William “Bill” David Booth, USMCR (Ret.), 56, of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, husband of Elizabeth Groble Booth passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Summerall Chapel on the campus of The Citadel. […]
Read MoreC. Ted O’Connor, ’76
Charles Ted O’Connor, of Augusta, Ga., son of Helen and Charles J. O’Connor, entered into rest peacefully at home on May 19, 2015. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald […]
Read MoreJ. Sewell Elliott, Sr., ’43
James Sewell Elliott, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully May 19, 2015, at Carlyle Place in Macon, GA. He was a native of Augusta, Georgia and made his home in Macon. Mr. Elliott was a graduate of Augusta’s Richmond Academy and held degrees from The Citadel, Charleston, SC and the […]
Read MoreThomas P. Gore II, ’60
Thomas P. Gore II, 77, of Ft. Worth, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, May 18, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Tom will be missed by his many lifelong friends and family members who appreciated his loyalty, great humor and conversation. Enjoying […]
Read MoreMichael D. Chalfant, ’62
Michael Dallas Chalfant, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was a son of the late Harry “Duke” Chalfant and Jean Viden Chalfant. Mike graduated from The Citadel in 1962 and received his Master’s in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina. […]
Read MoreJames B. Bishop, Jr., ’58
James Broadus Bishop, Jr., 78, of Greenville, husband of Patsy Alexander Bishop, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his home. Born December 23, 1936 in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Broadus Bishop, Sr. and the late Mary Sizemore Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a Captain […]
Read MoreHenry J. (Tucker) Pierce, Jr., ’70
Henry Jones Pierce, Jr., ever called by his nickname, Tucker, of Williamsburg, Va., passed away May 3, 2015. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 32 years, daughter Hilary (24), and son Robert (20); his mother, Margaret (Peggy) Pierce of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister Margaret Pierce of Ashville, NC; […]
Read MoreBobby E. Schurlknight, ’74
Bobby Emmest Schurlknight, 68, of Alvin, SC, a former supervisor at C.R. Bard, died Friday evening at his residence. His funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, May 11, 2015, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive […]
Read MoreWilliam J. Prichard, ’64
William “Bill” Jesse Prichard VI, 74, of Johns Island, SC, passed away May 09, 2015, at his home. The relatives and friends of Mr. William Jesse Prichard VI are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah […]
Read MoreMichael C. Price, ’68
Michael Cary Price of Lexington, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Michael was born in Gaston County, NC on October 20, 1946 to Joe Newton Price and Mayo (Teasley) Price. He was a graduate of the Citadel (1968), earned his MBA from Winthrop […]
Read MoreCharles H. Gibson, ’42
Charles Hamer Gibson passed away May 8, 2015. Born April 6, 1921, Charlie grew up in Tatum, South Carolina, and graduated with honors from the Citadel before being commissioned a lieutenant in the Army. During WWII, while stationed at Fort Bliss, he met and married Virginia Seawell and the couple […]
Read MoreWilliam C. Buck, ’46
William Buck, of Columbus, GA, was born at the family home on Talbotton Road, a stucco house located behind the Buck Grocery Company. He was the fifth of seven children born to Thomas Bryant Buck, Sr. & Helen Merimeth Dodd Buck. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Brownie […]
Read MoreRichard O. Bergeron, ’59
Richard O. Bergeron, Taneytown, MD died on May, 7 2015 due to ongoing health issues. Born May 23, 1928, Montague, MA, the son of J. Omer and Irene Bergeron, deceased. He graduated Greenfield High School, Greenfield, MA 1946, served in the U. S. Army 1952-1954. Graduated The Citadel, Charleston, SC […]
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