Charles Maitland Pinckney 65, of Tampa, Fla., died unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, while vacationing with family at his home in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Pinckney received his undergraduate degree with honors from The Citadel and a Master of Business Administration degree from […]
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G. Mack Riddle, ’58
Colonel George Mack Riddle, USAF, Ret., of Fairfield, Calif., passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He had a long and distinguished career as a civil engineer in the United States Air Force (26 years) and thereafter in private industry on a number of major […]
Read MoreGlenn T. Lowery, Sr., ’54
Major Glenn Townsend Lowery, Sr., USAF (Ret.), of Athens, Ga., passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2023. Glenn was born on July 4th, 1931, in Marion, AL, and was the only son to Susie Mae Townsend and Newton Gresham Lowery. Glenn graduated from Perry County High School and went on […]
Read MoreDeedrick L. Reese, ’99
Col Deedrick L. Reese, USAF, ’99, took command of the 78th Air Base wing at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
Read MoreRyan Rawl, ’04
The 11th Annual Memorial Workout for Ryan Rawl (Class of 2004) paid tribute to The Citadel alum who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in 2012. https://www.live5news.com/2023/07/04/memorial-workout-state-house-honors-sc-soldier-killed-afghanistan/?fbclid=IwAR3VFtryece11wB6SO5Y-GEj6cqL–yHlS8m0FA67_N6cn3NYh_3vAiPH5U
Read MoreRobert B. Langel, ’59
Bob Langel, a resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Bea (Beatrice), his 4 daughters, Felicia, Heather, Sharon, and Jenna, and his 8 grandchildren. Bob grew up in Miami Beach, FL and graduated from Miami […]
Read MoreSara C. Hutto, CGC ’78
Sara Chandler Hutto, 93, of Reevesville, widow of William Wesley (Sonny) Hutto, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Old St. George Baptist Church with Rev. James Way officiating. Burial will follow in […]
Read MoreJennie C. (Jane) Goodman, CGC ’72
Jennie “Jane” Clayton Goodman “Mamoo”, retired Summerville High School teacher, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of July 3, 2023, in her home. Our family’s matriarch went to her heavenly home and is now with her Heavenly Father, parents, siblings, and Jay, her beloved husband, free from […]
Read MoreLacy A. Allen, ’59
Lt Col Lacy Alexander Allen, USAF (Ret.), 86, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of 63 years to Iris Graves Allen, entered into eternal rest Friday, June 30, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 3, 2023 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 […]
Read MoreJoseph R. (Randy) Carter, ’70
Joseph R. “Randy” Carter, 74, of Martinez, GA., entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital. The family is planning a private Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Randy was a native of Florence, SC and was the son of the late Joe and Inez Carter. […]
Read MoreWinfred L. (Fred) Crosby, CGC ’80
Winfred Lanier “Fred” Crosby passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, in Smoaks June 24, 2023. Fred was known by several names: “Boogie” by his older brothers, parents and school friends, “Pipah” by his grandkids and great-grandkids, and “Fred” by almost everyone else. He was the youngest […]
Read MoreJohn H. Thomas, Jr., ’61
John H. Thomas Jr. passed away Monday, June 26, at his home in West Palm Beach. Born in South Carolina, he graduated Estill High School. then The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. He joined the army, serving in Korea and Germany. He became headmaster at Patrick Henry Academy […]
Read MoreRobert B. Elliott, ’61
Robert Bruce Elliott, of Port Townsend, Wash., died on June 26, 2023 at approximately 3 pm after suffering for ten weeks with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in 1939 in Owensboro, Kentucky, the son of Barney and Wilma Elliott (Greenwalt). He grew up working at his parents’ hamburger stand in […]
Read MoreThomas C. Compitello, ’73
LCDR Thomas C. Compitello, USN, Ret., of West Islip, N.Y., on January 21, 2023. Loving son of Edie and the late Ike Compitello. Devoted father of Thomas (Lindsay) Compitello and Lexi (Rhys) Compitello. Cherished grandfather of Cannon, Pierson, Coco, Viviane and Maggie. Dear brother of James Compitello and Maria Strupp. […]
Read MoreP. Richard Schaffner, Jr., ’57
Paul “Dick” Richard Schaffner, Jr., of Hanceville, Ala., passed away on June 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1934 in Manhattan, New York. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Paul worked at Metropolitan Life and Sierra Health Services. He attended […]
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