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James A. Schofield, ’49

Jim Schofield, of Pittsboro, N.C., passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 99. Jim was the son of Margaret Snowden and Arthur Schofield growing up in his hometown of Johnstown, PA and his adolescence in Philadelphia. He was attending The Citadel at the beginning of WWII and […]

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Robert A. Daniel, ’49

Robert Anthony Daniel, 97, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Lucia Hannaford Daniel, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 26, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 30, 2023 in The Church of the Holy Communion, 218 Ashley Avenue at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. The family […]

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Charles P. Hammett, ’49

Charles P. Hammett, age 97, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023 He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, John Thomas Hammett and Sadie Nora Cooper Hammett, his wife of 52 years – EllaMae McKnight Hammett, brother […]

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C. Ford Rivers, Jr., ’49

Charles Ford Rivers, Jr., M.D., of Charleston, husband of Elizabeth Dufour Rivers, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Ford was born on July 31, 1926, in Charleston, the son of Charles Ford Rivers and Ella Margaret Moseley Rivers. He graduated from the High School […]

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S. Jenkins Anderson, ’49

Swinton Jenkins ‘Jenks’ Anderson, 96, died peacefully on September 20, 2022. He was born in Charleston, SC on July 8, 1926 to the late Harry and Beulah Anderson. Jenks served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. As a Citadel graduate, he spent his entire career at Florida Steel Corporation. […]

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James E. Stutts, ’49

James “Jim” Stutts, of Augusta, Ga., passed away May 11, 2022 at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hasellee “Lee” (Graham) Stutts, brother Frank Stutts, sister Lillian Patterson and brother Martin Stutts. He is survived by his daughters Terri Stewart (Ralph) and Jan Adkins […]

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Reynold C. Wiggins, Jr., ’49

Reynold Connor Wiggins, Jr., age 95, of Venice, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., and came to the Venice area 20 years ago from Memphis, Tenn. Reynold served in the US Army during WWII as a 2nd lieutenant. He attended The Citadel […]

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Thomas C. Pinckney, Jr., ’49

General Thomas C. Pinckney, Jr, USAF, Ret.,died in his sleep Monday morning, December 20. He was 91. Born in Charleston, SC, June 3, 1930, T.C. graduated from The Citadel in 1949 and entered the Air Force a year later. During his thirty year career, he served as a fighter pilot […]

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Preston C. Shannon, ’49

Preston Caperton Shannon, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Front Royal, Virginia, on September 29, 1925 and was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Henry Ward Shannon and Constance Wailes Shannon; and brothers, Paul Wailes and William Hunter; and sister, Mary […]

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James S. Henderson, ’49

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James S. Henderson, 97. James died peacefully at his residence in Brighton, Mich. Born on Aug. 11, 1923 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Dr. Jonathan and Edith Stott Henderson. James had three sisters, Jane, Gail, […]

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Jackie T. Phelps, ’49

Major Jackie T. Phelps (Ret.), age 93 of Carmichael, California passed away on July 4, 2021 after a brief illness. Jack was born and raised in Waycross, Georgia. After graduating from high school he attended The Citadel in South Carolina. Graduating in 1949 with a degree in Chemistry, he was […]

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Frank M. Nesmith, ’49

A true kindred spirit, Frank McGougan Nesmith, of Sunset Beach, N.C., departed this earth for a paradise in the heavens on the morning of July 16, 2020. At his home looking out to tidal marshes while surrounded by loved ones, Frank peacefully passed away just as a Great Blue Heron […]

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Gerald S. Triplett, ’49

Gerald S. Triplett, of Clinton, Miss., died April 3. On a cold, dreary, southeast Arkansas delta morning, December 10, 1925, a new warmth and brightness came into the lives of Gerald and Pearl (nee Stroud) Triplett: their first and only born, Gerald Stroud Triplett. Though in celebration of his life, […]

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Bennie T. Cockfield, ’49

Bennie Tillman Cockfield, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Springfield, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Martha Cockfield; children, Julie Seay (Kevin), Jennifer Le-Ann Pyles (Jerry) and Ben A. Cockfield (Debbie); grandchildren, Emily Seay Smith (Dan), Bryan A. Cockfield (Jessica), Ellen Seay, Erin Cockfield, Kate Seay, and Alex […]

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Edward B. (Buzz) Purcell, Jr., ’49

Edward B. (Buzz) Purcell Jr., 95, Saturday, December 26th, 2020. Born in Newberry, SC, he was the son of the late Mr. Edward B. Purcell Sr. and Mrs. Trent Keitt Purcell. A graduate of The Citadel and University of South Carolina School of Law, Mr. Purcell practiced law in Lexington […]

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