Post Tagged with: "1953"

James E. Seegars, Jr., ’53

Dr. James Edward Seegars, Jr., of Spartanburg, husband of Shirley Thompson Seegars for 69 years, passed away July 23, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Charleston, SC on March 3, 1931 to James Edward and Lula Meree Seegars. He was pre-deceased by four sisters: […]

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F. Nicholas Wackym, Jr., ’53

Col. Nick Wackym, Jr., of Charleston, passed away with great peace and dignity November 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Fred N. Wackym and Coralee McDonald. A true son of the Atomic Age and a Jet-Age aviation pioneer, Nick spent a career in the USAF as a […]

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Howard W. Katz, ’53

Howard W. Katz, of Bellevue, Wash., passed away on October 3rd, 2022. Son of Mortimer and Rose Katz and loving father to Caryn, Edward and Michael, grandfather to Ryan and a friend to so many. Howard was a graduate of the Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC and serviced in […]

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Jack K. Berry, ’53

Jack Keith Berry passed away in Savannah, Georgia on August 24, 2022. He was born in Colleton County, SC on August 30, 1930, and was the son of Percy M. and Pearl G. Berry. Jack graduated from Savannah High School in 1948; graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of […]

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Andrew J. Glenn III, ’53

Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Glenn III, of Darien, Ga., went to be with our Lord on Aug. 10, 2022, at his residence at Marsh’s Edge on St. Simons Island, surrounded by family. A.J. was born on Dec. 28, 1931, in Paducah, Ky. He grew up in Savannah, Ga., graduating from Savannah […]

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F. Reed Dulany, Jr., ’53

Franklin Reed Dulany, Jr., 91, of Savannah, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 with his wife and caregivers at his sideReed was born on January 5, 1931 to Mary Lois Howard Dulany and Franklin Reed Dulany at Telfair Hospital in Savannah. He attended Charles Ellis Elementary and […]

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V.H. Billingsley, ’53

Vincent Harvel Billingsley, of West Ashley, S.C. 29414, died April 11, 2022. He was a retired Air Force Major and served in World War II, The Philippines, Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. Born in Tampa, FL Dec. 4, 1926, Maj. Billingsley grew up in Savannah, GA, 8 years […]

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Rudolph B. Rustin, Jr., ’53

Rudolph Byrd Rustin, Jr., of Charlottesville, Va., entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2022. Rudy was born in Charleston, SC on August 22, 1931, a son of Rudolph Byrd and Alif Irma Rumph Rustin. He attended Charleston High School and was a graduate of the Citadel class of 1953. […]

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V. Carlyle Johnston, ’53

Virgil Carlyle Johnston of North Charleston passed away on February 14, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1925 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Steven A. and Levina Flickner Johnston. Mr. Johnston loved his hometown of Charleston. He attended Bennett Elementary and was attending […]

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Joseph K. Newsom, Sr., ’53

Joseph Kershaw Newsom, MD, of Cheraw, quietly “slipped the surly bonds of earth” on 24 January, 2022 following a protracted illness. Dr. Joe was born 2 August 1931 in Kershaw County in the home where his mother’s family had lived for generations. He was the only child of Roger Acra […]

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Fred A. Donham, Jr., ’53

Fred Alvis Donham Jr., age 90, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away on Nov. 27, 2021. He was born August 28, 1931, to Fred Alvis and Clara Perkins Donham in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fred graduated from Boys High in Atlanta, GA, and from The Citadel (1953) in Charleston, SC. He […]

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W. Van Allen, ’53

Wallace Van Allen, of Anniston, Ala., died February 25, 2021. An obituary is not available at this time for Wallace Van Allen. Posted in: KL Brown Funeral Posted on: 2021-03-01 Link to original obituary: https://www.klbrownfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Wallace-Van-Allen?obId=21798400#/obituaryInfo

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Robert E. Summer, ‘Jr., ’53

Robert “Bobby” E. Summer Jr., 89, of Newberry, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 26, 1931 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Robert Earl Summer, Sr. and Pearl Lucille Beam Summer. Bobby joined the National Guard during his […]

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Harper L. Garrett, Jr., ’53

Harper Lee Garrett, Jr. of Ridgewood, NJ passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 at the age of 89. Harper was predeceased by his beloved wife of over fifty years, Ann. Harper was a devoted father to Sarah, Julia, and Harper III, and a loving Granddaddy to Thomas, Caroline, Cora […]

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Frank E. Weldon III, ’53

Frank E. “Ed” Weldon III, age 89 of Hattiesburg, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020 in the home he shared with his beloved wife, Erlene. Ed was born on April 29, 1931 in Plainfield, NJ. He grew up in Fanwood, NJ near New York […]

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