Peter James Calamas Sr., 81, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. Peter was born January 22, 1932, in Augusta, GA, and graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC, in 1953. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot flying an F-4 jet. While […]
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Leonard B. Smith, ’53
Leonard Smith, of Mandeville, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the age of 82. He was a native of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of Marguerite Ferrier Smith. Father Susan Smith Parks (Ronald), Richard Smith (Martha), David B. Smith (Renee). Step -Father of Betsy Rivas, James Ferrier Rivas (Carol) […]
Read MorePaul M. Fox, ’53
Paul Maurice Fox died at his residence in Charleston on August 9 at the age of 82. A life-long Charlestonian, he was born on July 21, 1931 to the late Sarah Mendelson and Otto Fox. Always a gentleman, he was known for upholding the highest moral and ethical standards. His […]
Read MoreGilbert B. Bradham, ’53
Gilbert Bowman Bradham, M.D., of Charleston, died May 21, 2013, at home. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Summerall Chapel at The Citadel at 11:00 am, followed by a reception in Mark Clark Hall. J. HENRY STUHR, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL is in charge of […]
Read MoreGeorge M. Keryan, ’53
A funeral service will be held Saturday for George M. Keryan of Eden, Utah, formerly of Wheatland. He passed away at 1 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, in Intermountain Hospice, Eden, after an extended illness. He was 82. Mr. Keryan was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Sharon to Peter and […]
Read MoreCecil A. Burch, ’53
Cecil A. Burch, 80, of Okatie, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. He was born in Savannah, GA. He graduated from The Citadel in 1953 and was a founding member of the Savannah Citadel Brigadier Foundation. Surviving are his son, Kendall M. Burch; grandchildren, Leslie N. Burch and Nicholas K. […]
Read MoreJohn A. Cole, ’53
John A. Cole, Sr., of Vicksburg, Miss., died Jan. 1, 2013. He was born Oct. 30, 1930, in Rock Hill, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Norman and Marie Snyder Cole of Rock Hill and his brother, Malcolm Preston Cole of Lake Mary, Fla. He is […]
Read MoreCharles A. Graves, ’53
The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Graves, 92, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at White Oak Estates-Spartanburg. Born June 12, 1920, in Marion, SC, he was a graduate of Latta High School. He was the son of the late James Anderson and Florence Collins Graves. Dr. Graves was a […]
Read MoreJohn S. Coleman, Jr., ’53
John Shields Coleman, Jr., died on July 30. Mr. Coleman was born in Birmingham on March 30, 1931, the son of John S. and Mae Steiner Coleman. He attended Birmingham schools. He went to Princeton University and the University of Virginia. He graduated from The Citadel and served in the […]
Read MoreEugene C. Dickey, Jr., ’53
Eugene C. Dickey, Jr., 80, of Decatur, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He was born in Atlanta to Eugene C. Dickey, Sr. and Kathryn Boggs Dickey. He graduated from the Citadel in 1953, where he served as Commanding Officer of Company G. He then served in the U.S. […]
Read MoreAugust C. Engelhardt, ’53
August C. “Gus” Engelhardt passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on June 11, 2012. He was 81. Gus is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dolly Neelis; his daughter, Beth St. Germain and her husband, Michael; his 3 beautiful granddaughters, Katie, RenTe, and […]
Read MoreAlbert M. Harrell, Jr., ’53
Albert M. Harrell, Jr., of Warner-Robbins, Ga, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. -Albert was born on June 21, 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Albert Moore Harrell, Sr. and the late Grace Elder Harrell of Eastman, Georgia. He was a graduate of the Citadel, and was honored […]
Read MoreThomas L. Long, Jr., ’53
Thomas Lamar “Sonny” Long Jr., 81, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, at his home on St. Simons Island. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at The Chapel with the Rev. Jay Hanson offi ciating. Mr. Long was born March 20, 1931, […]
Read MoreClyde M. Thompson, Jr., ’53
Clyde Maxwell Thompson, Jr., 80, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Jacquelyn Ervin Thompson, died Monday afternoon, February 13, 2012, at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late Clyde Maxwell Thompson, Sr. and the late Mary Upchurch Thompson. He graduated from […]
Read MoreHarvey M. Dick, ’53
Harvey Merrill Dick, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 28, 2011, Lt. Col. Harvey Merrill Dick, US Army (Ret.), husband of Margie Murray Dick of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Colonel and Mrs. Harvey M. Dick are invited to attend the funeral services […]
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