George (Dave) Barnett, of Little Rock, Ark., passed on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Baptist Hospital. Dave was born to Ralph “Ray” and Nell Barnett in Roanoke, Va., on October 18, 1929, but was raised in Bluefield, W. Va., which he referred to as “God’s Country”. Dave graduated from Bluefield […]
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Charles J. Easler, Jr., ’51
Charles James Easler, Jr. (Lt. Col. U.S. Army, Retired) December 15, 1928 – October 27, 2020 Charles James (Jim) Easler, Jr. lived as he died, courageously and peacefully, at the age of 91. He died of natural causes with family by his side. A graveside burial service with honors will […]
Read MoreWilliam M. Blalock, Sr., ’51
William Monroe Blalock, Sr., 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ann Reeves Blalock, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 25, 2020. His graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, […]
Read MoreWalter R. Potts, ’51
Walter Rankin Potts, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Vienna, VA, died at home on October 14, 2020. He was born and raised in Greenville, SC. Following his graduation from The Citadel, he was commissioned in the army and served in the Korean War. He was a career CIA officer. He […]
Read MoreWilliam L.D. Townsend, ’51
Bill Townsend, of Durham, N.C., won his battle against loneliness and a broken heart on Sunday afternoon August 9th when he escaped this earth for a permanent heavenly residency with his wife Sherry who died February 29th of this year. In fact, we are most confident that, as of this […]
Read MoreDavid D. Francis, ’51
Lt. Col. David D. Francis (USMC Ret), of Centreville, Va., passed away on June 15, 2020 and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Shirley K. Francis. Survived by his children, Timothy D. Francis (Pam), Juliana E. Francis and Kerry (Francis) Caito (Steve). Grandchildren, Timothy D. Francis II (Gogi), Ryan […]
Read MoreMike Magoulas, ’51
Mike Magoulas, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020. Amid social-distancing guidelines and travel restrictions, the family has chosen regretfully to hold a private service on May 18, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC with […]
Read MoreHerbert Berkowitz, ’51
Herbert Berkowitz, of Jackson, N.J., died March 19. He was born May 2, 1929 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Arthur Berkowitz and Eve Palmer Berkowitz. Herb graduated Linden High School then college at The Citadel. He is an Army Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. Herbert (Herb) married his […]
Read MoreWilliam M. Calvert, ’51
William “Bill” McKnight Calvert, MD, 89, of Pensacola, beloved husband, father, honorary father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. Dr. Calvert was born November 19, 1930, in Abbeville, SC. He graduated from The Citadel in 1951, the Wake Forest School of Medicine in […]
Read MoreJohn E. Ward, ’51
John E. Ward, 90, of Staunton, VA passed away on November 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Somerville, NJ on September 25, 1929 to the late Robert A. and Esther (Stipple) Ward. John went to school at Bernard’s High School in Bernardsville, NJ. He married Ruth Mildred […]
Read MoreJack C. Bennett, ’51
It is with great sadness the family of Jack Croxton Bennett, of Charleston, husband of Marian Fail Bennett, announces his passing on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He is now in the Home of his Heavenly Father, resting peacefully. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 in St. […]
Read MoreWilliam L. Burnette, ’51
William L. “Bill” Burnette, age 92, of 163 Shadowline Drive, Boone, formally of Asheville, died peacefully, Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation in Boone. Bill was born in Asheville to Joe L. and Lillian Trantham Burnette. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances […]
Read MoreDorsey B. Greene, Jr., ’51
Dorsey Boyd Greene, Jr., age 88, of Marietta, Ga., passed through the veil on July 29, 2019 while residing at Cadence Marietta Senior Living. Born August 28, 1930 in Pacolet Mills, South Carolina, to his well-respected parents Dorsey Boyd and Esther (Sparks) Greene. He married Betty Josephine Hodge on July […]
Read MoreGrange S. Coffin, Jr., ’51
Col. Grange Simons Coffin, Jr. US Air Force (Ret.), 89, of Meggett, husband of Shirley Paul Coffin, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at MUSC. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 6 o’clock to 8 o’clock at Christ St. Paul’s […]
Read MoreF.S. (Smitty) Bryant, Jr., ’51
Dr. F.S. (Smitty) Bryant, Jr., 88, of High Point, NC, went home to be with Jesus on May 31, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Church, 6516 Old Greensboro Road, Thomasville, NC on Monday, June 3rd at 3:00pm. A reception for family and friends will be […]
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