Colonel William Leslie McKay (Bill) a proud veteran of the Army, beloved husband of 64 years and father, grandfather, and friend, of Richmond, Va., passed away 11/13/2024 of natural causes at 93 years old. The son of Cecelia Swain McKay and Robert Clement McKay, Bill grew up in Charleston, South […]
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James H. Roberts, Jr., ’53
LTC James (Jim) Heyward Roberts, Jr., US Army (Ret.), 93, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Columbia, SC. Born in Salisbury, NC, on December 18, 1930, Jim led a life marked by dedication to his wife and family, his country, and his community.Jim attended Carlisle Military Academy followed […]
Read MoreFrank C. Minter, ’53
Frank Calhoun Minter, age 93, of Homewood, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was the son of the late Saffold Andrew Minter and Margaret Calhoun Minter of Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Morganton, N.C. and grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah High School […]
Read MoreNed M. Sanders, ’53
Ned Marion Sanders, of Warner Robins, Ga., born 21 July 1931 in Anderson, SC, died peacefully on 5 September 2024 at age 93, surrounded by his family. A distinguished military graduate of The Citadel class of 1953, he was commissioned in the U. S. Air Force and served until March […]
Read MoreWilliam H. Allen, Jr., ’53
William Herbert (Bill) Allen, Jr. passed away on June 30th, 2024. Bill was born October 1st, 1931, in Conway, S.C to William Herbert Allen and Alma Price Allen. Bill also lived in North Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Rock Hill, Columbia, S.C., and Clermont, Florida. Growing up, Bill was affectionally called Herbie. […]
Read MoreJames C. Fanning, ’53
James (Jim) Collier Fanning, of Clemson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, professor, and community member, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 at the age of 92. His devoted wife and family were by his side. Born on November 8, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim led a life defined by […]
Read MoreR. Wayne Weaver, ’53
Wayne Weaver, age 92, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Greenville. Born in Darlington, SC on September 11, 1931, he was a son of the late Horace Wayne Weaver and Annie Mae Inman Weaver. Mr. Weaver graduated from St. Johns High School in 1949 and The Citadel in 1952 […]
Read MoreL. Martin Flanagan, ’53
L. Martin Flanagan of West Palm Beach, FL died peacefully at the age of 92 in Bradenton, FL on February 3rd 2024. Born in Greenville, S.C., the only child of Leon S. Flanagan (WWI vet) and Eloise Martin Flanagan (born in Cedar Key, 1902). Martin had a deep connection to […]
Read MoreNed M. Sanders, ’53
The Houston County, Ga., board of commissioners honored former chair, Col Ned M. Sanders, USAF, Ret., during its first meeting of 2024.
Read MoreDavid J. Ralff, ’53
David John Ralff, 91 of Hilton Head SC, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born in Kingston, NY on Sept 29th 1932 to Charles and Frances Ralff. He was the youngest of their four children.Dave is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia, and sister Marian of Orlando, FL. He […]
Read MoreVan D. Lott III, ’74; Franklin B. Lott, ’75; COL Fred L. Price, Jr., SCM, ’75; Col J. Quincy Collins, Jr., USAF, Ret., ’53,
Col J. Quincy Collins, Jr., USAF, Ret., ’53, former Hanoi Hilton POW, spoke at a recent S.C. Military History Club meeting. Attending were Van D. Lott III, ’74; Franklin B. Lott, ’75; COL Fred L. Price, Jr., SCM, ’75; and Collins. Also present but not pictured was Anthony J. Lolas, […]
Read MoreDonald L. Stewart, Jr., ’53
Dr. Donald Lukens Stewart Jr., 91, of Glenwood Springs, CO., died Friday, October 28th, 2022 in his home. He was born on May 3rd, 1931 in Greeley, CO. to Donald L. Stewart and Frances E. Stewart. He married Joyce Ruth Fisher on October 13th, 1954 in Twin Falls, ID. He […]
Read MoreDaniel L. Kopp, ’53
Daniel L. Kopp, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away unexpectedly March 12, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife Stefanie; his children William (Carla), and Karen; grandchildren Michael (Christina), Candice; and great- granddaughters Charlotte and Ella Claire Kopp. Daniel graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and […]
Read MoreWilliam G. Henne, ’53
Lt. Col. William G. Henne (Bill), 91, of Camp Hill died on Friday, February 24, 2023. Bill was born on March 4, 1931, to William George Henne and Edith A. (Valentine) Henne. Bill was a graduate of Atlantic City High School (1949); The Citadel in Charleston, SC (1953), where he […]
Read MoreThomas T. Tucker, ’53
Thomas Taylor Tucker, age 92, of Broken Arrow, OK died peacefully in his sleep on November 28, 2022. He was born July 29, 1930, in Madrid, Spain to Lyman Booth Tucker and Doris Gertrude (Taylor) Tucker. When he was 6 months old, the family moved to Bucharest, Romania where they […]
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